Re: spyware on macs ?


asdf wrote:
> hi - i've been a long time windows user but b/c of all the spyware ***
> that happens in internet explorer and even seems to happen on firefox -
> i'm pissed enough that i may buy an apple. anyways a few questions:
> why the *** to the O/S makers ( microsoft and whoever else ) allow
> this spyware *** on the operating system or in the browser ???
> does apple allow this spyware *** in it's O/S or browsers ?
> are the o/s companies doing anything about it ???

What sites are you visiting to give you so much spyware? I have never
seen any on my PC. Have you considered removing Internet Explorer and
all of the other useless programs and services that come with XP by
default? Might solve your problems.

Anyway, I would not advise you to try switching to Apple. Mac OS is an
extremely high maintenance operating system that constantly requires
you to repair disk permissions, run disk utilities from a DVD, install
software patches, delete .plist files, and reinstall the entire system
every few months. Your hardware will also be vastly underpowered unless
you opt for an iMac or Powermac.

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