Re: spyware on macs ?

> >
> > 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.
> Removing Internet Explorer from XP is neigh impossible. The best you can
> do is render it hopelessly irreprable.

Well guess what, I did. Runs much better without it.

>
> >
> > Anyway, I would not advise you to try switching to Apple. Mac OS is an
> > extremely high maintenance operating system
> Do you get high before posting? That's the only reason I could think to
> explain the above comment

The original poster was considering switching because of Windows
maintenance. I just want him to know that he will not find OS X to be
any better in this regard.

>
> > that constantly requires
> > you to repair disk permissions,
> No permission repairs in the last 9 months, on two different Macs.
>
> > run disk utilities from a DVD,
> I've never found a need to run disk utilities, on either of my Macs, ever.

Well, I have.

>
> > install
> > software patches,
> Have to do this on any OS.

On Windows you can just disable it. Is there a way to do this on Macs?

>
> > delete .plist files,
> If something goes wrong, it's not a common occurance. I've found
> occasion to do so three times in the last two years on both Macs.

I have to do this constantly.

>
> > and reinstall the entire system
> > every few months.
> I've reinstalled OS X exactly twice--10.1 to 10.2, and 10.2 to 10.3.

I've reinstalled twice in the last six months.

>
> > Your hardware will also be vastly underpowered unless
> > you opt for an iMac or Powermac.
> Or an iBook, or a Mac mini, or a Powerbook.

Only if your needs consist of simple word processing and e-mail.
Otherwise a Mini is not sufficient.

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