[Psyco89]

11 known viruses to date vs. .......PCs "Windows" many viruses.

Discuss.

Edit: I voted for burning in hell...

[Polpolion]

1) Awesome is subjective.
2) With the slightest step in preventative measures, Windows does not get viruses either.
3) The lack of myriad viruses does not constitute awesomeness.
4) Pretty much all software is bundled for mac. The only reason that's not the same for Windows is because they'd need a 300 terrabyte hard drive, yet all they need is a couple DVDs for mac.

[Flipside]

This looks suspiciously like Flame-bait to me...

I'll leave it open, but any rabid-fanboyism will result in a lock

[Psyco89]

1) Awesome is subjective.
2) With the slightest step in preventative measures, Windows does not get viruses either.
3) The lack of myriad viruses does not constitute awesomeness.
4) Pretty much all software is bundled for mac. The only reason that's not the same for Windows is because they'd need a 300 terrabyte hard drive, yet all they need is a couple DVDs for mac.

Fix'd

there is some truth in that.

[BloodEagle]

I can't wait for an experienced coder to create a mega-virus that completely annihilates all Macintosh computers that are connected to the Internet. Seriously, I would pay someone or some group to do that if I had the cash.

[Jeff Vader]

I suppose Macs have the advantage of being safe from viruses 'n **** "out of the box", so to speak. But it is also true that if you bother to spend 5 minutes among security issues and software on a Windows, you are also safe.

[Flipside]

I can't wait for an experienced coder to create a mega-virus that completely annihilates all Macintosh computers that are connected to the Internet. Seriously, I would pay someone or some group to do that if I had the cash.

Read two posts above yours.

[blowfish]

I can't wait for an experienced coder to create a mega-virus that completely annihilates all Macintosh computers that are connected to the Internet. Seriously, I would pay someone or some group to do that if I had the cash.

  I KILLZ U OMFG ... oh wait:

This looks suspiciously like Flame-bait to me...

I'll leave it open, but any rabid-fanboyism will result in a lock

But seriously.  That is ridiculous.  Nothing like that would ever happen.  Firstly because hackershaxx0rz have very little reason to to attack macs, being a minority OS.  I don't deny that Mac OS X is not a lot more secure than windoze, its just that people have no reason to attack it (except for money ... maybe ).  But anyway, there is NO way you could possibly attack every Mac on the internet, firstly because word of such a virus would probably spread faster than the virus itself, meaning that many people would take their computers off line, secondly, because there is no way to send a virus all over the internet without hacking a good deal on non-mac servers, and thirdly, because ther are some mac users who do actually use anti-virus software, or at least pay attention to what they download.  Your post looks a lot like flaming with not much thought behind it

[BloodEagle]

If anyone thought I was attempting to 'flame' someone, then I'm sorry, because that wasn't my intention. I'm merely sick of the Macintosh brand being thrown around as some invincible OS, and would like to see that illusion destroyed. 

Then again, I don't take offense when someone insults Microsoft, so why are people taking offense when I insult Apple? 

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there is NO way you could possibly attack every Mac on the internet

I stand corrected.

I can't wait for an experienced coder to create a mega-virus that completely annihilates all a significant portion of Macintosh computers that are connected to the Internet. Seriously, I would pay someone or some group to do that if I had the cash.

Now, there's a way to do that. I won't say how, though, it's kind of obvious.

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Once again, no offense towards any member of this forum is intended.

[castor]

I don't take offense when someone insults Microsoft, so why are people taking offense when I insult Apple? 

You know, its just a statistical problem. There is one of you vs many of "people"

[Ransom]

Man, I hate black and white polls like this. Can't I just vote 'They're pretty okay'?

I like my Mac, but I also like my Windows machine. I don't know maybe there is something wrong with me for not having a ridiculously polarised opinion on computer operating systems

[Jeff Vader]

I don't know maybe there is something wrong with me for not having a ridiculously polarised opinion on computer operating systems

You and me both, brother. Each one has its pros and cons.

[tinfoil]

Macs are awsome

[Psyco89]

Macs are awsome

*snip*

I would care but I just remembered your 13...

Sorry

[tinfoil]

the Macintosh interface is the worst motherfrakking thing to hit the face of the earth. (not that vista's much better)
it's like firing a teddy bear out of a canon.

[Ransom]

Tinfoil nooooo

[jdjtcagle]

lol'd

[Psyco89]

the Macintosh interface is the worst motherfrakking thing to hit the face of the earth. (not that vista's much better)
it's like firing a teddy bear out of a canon.

I don't think so... I always used Windows up until this year when I started my new job and had to use a Mac. The only thing I had to get use to was the one click mouse.

[blowfish]

the Macintosh interface is the worst motherfrakking thing to hit the face of the earth. (not that vista's much better)
it's like firing a teddy bear out of a canon.

I find that Windows users are often confused with Mac OS X's interface, because they expect things to be where they are in windows.  However, if you let go of micro$oft and just trust your intuition, I think you will be much more successful

[tinfoil]

I started ut using macs and went over to windows. it's just a more straightforward interface IMO