Considering going MacOS X due to MS-Blast worm

[J Heartless Slick]

Originally posted by: Cadaver
Gaaahh... No!
I'm not asking for opinions on whether or not I should switch.

I want to know if this latest outbreak is making you think about moving to a non-MS OS (be it Linux or whatever).

Nope.

 

[Cerb]

Originally posted by: notfred
I've spent the last week laughing to myself as windows computers all around have been infected with this thing, and I've been happily posting worry free from my iBook. Sure, it's possible that you could switch to a mac and still get a virus, but I've never seen a macintosh with a virus on it. No one I know has ever gotten a virus on a mac. You're also immune from spyware crap like gator, bonsai buddy, etc.

Anyone with any OS can be immune to all of them. The problem is stupid users, not the OS or software. I'm not affected. My neighbor wasn't affected. My friend who has damn near let his computer fry on him was. Coincedence?

You can browse the internet, and when you happen upon a malicious webpage that attempts to open a popup saying "Would you like to install XYZ spyware?" You never even see the window, because it only works on MS platforms.

...and then only using IE, which, IMO, should be reserved for Windows Update.

I actually think this is one of the macintosh's big advantages in a consumer market. Is it enough for you to put down the extra money for? Only you can answer that. It wasn't the primary reason I got the iBook, but it's a very welcome change from the constant vigilance that windows demands while web surfing.

I wouldn't replace my desktop with a Mac any time soon. But a laptop, sure.

If you have any questions, feel free to PM me.

 

[Sid59]

lol .. great reason. or maybe the apple.com/switch ads finally work.

 

[yakko]

Originally posted by: Sid59
lol .. great reason. or maybe the apple.com/switch ads finally work.

This switch ad is what convinced him.