Linux is more secure than Windows and Macs, but I think BSD is even more malware-proof. Look at OpenBSD for virtually the highest level of security.

Look at all the Mac malware now, lol. Macs aren’t that secure (only less market share), ask the hackers who actually knows what they’re saying.

I can’t stop laughing at your pathetic post.

‘This is the reason why I became a Mac switcher – I want to be completely protected from viruses.’ – Let me help you here. You became a Mac user because you were lulled into a false sence of security.

FACT ALERT: Viruses can infect Macs. The actual Mac standpoint is they cannot be infected by WILD viruses. They can still be infected by non wild viruses though. The are 8 known major trojans for Macs, and no KNOWN wild virus code. So basicaly, yep, you can get a virus on a Mac.

Give us your details and me and the team will happly provide you with proof. *Disclaimer: We take no responcability for what the afformentioned proof does to your files.*

Its worth noting though that Win7 is a very secure OS as well.

Mac trojans are widely known to be a hell of alot nastier to get than the windows versions.

Macs are not completely secure. No OS on earth is completely secure. When me and the team are out at the mail we enjoy screwing with the Apple reps in their pretty shinny stores by crashing all their displays or getting them to run things displays shouldn’t.

Let me tell you something, Windows gets viruses so much that most Viruses out their for windows are harmless with good protection. It takes a super virus to actualy do something now days. But on Macs, which are getting more and more attention, things are begining to change. Its harder to write Viruses for Macs, as the concept is much harder when it comes to the fundamentals in the programming. Which is why not many people actualy target Macs.

As the world gets more and more Macs, viruses aimed just at Macs will come out. Its only a matter of time. This is why I have a low opinion of the sterotypical Mac user. Most people get them because their ‘the trend/expensive-so it must be good/looks flashy/I heard it doesn’t crash/No viruses’. They have no indepth knowlage of what the flaws of Macs are.

But alas, I am rambling. I have boxes to bounce and swiches to fiddle with. I think we will print and frame your comment for the server room, or our office. It gave us all some much needed stress relief.

Thanks for the Laugh.

P.S\ Want a really really secure OS?, get Linux. Hackers and Viruses run when they find you run Linux. Mainly because while your OS is super secure, Linux has a nice range of counter offensive tools which you can use to give the lil’ script kiddy a really bad day and send him crying to mommy.

Microsoft, particularly the Windows operating system, should learn from Apple and OS X. That’s why the latter has less malware attacks than the former. This is the reason why I became a Mac switcher – I want to be completely protected from viruses.

Although I only have the free account, which has 2GB worth of online storage, it’s a lifesaver. It’s my main backup solution.

I’m not familiar with command lines and scripts but I think Dropbox is good for everybody – whether you’re an admin, writer, webmaster, office manager, or simply just the office clerk guy.

On Windows and Macs, you don’t have to install anything just to capture a screen or an application window. PCs have Print Screen. Macs have the “⌘ + Shift + 3″ shortcut key. If you need to record your screen or do some complicated screen shots, you can download tons of freewares online – for both PC and Mac.

Snagit also has a timer tool that lets you set a timer countdown. Although it’s not free, I think it’s worth your money.