On 9/19/05, Howard Katz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I agree, Bruce, and was passing that on for info's sake. :) > > I still when I can steer folk over to the mac side, if nothing else > by noting how much more secure our systems are. > > But this brings up an interesting question (at least to me): how much > good is the mac-versions of the virus software out there? Even some > of the magazines make it sound like virus protection software is a > must-have. I've not bothered with getting any so far. To be honest, > I just haven't seen the point or need. > > Later.........Howard > > (BTW--sorry about the double-post of the news article. I didn't think > Gmail had sent the 1st one so I hit the send button again.)
I don't see the need for anything other than my own care against the big bad web. I always laugh when I read thesae articles... It reminds me of the saying "follow the money" and you will see what the real incentive to warn us is all about. Selling their product...... As Bruce mentioned, Symantec would wet their pants if they could actually prove why we need their software. -- Ron http://krowmagnum.4mg.com/ -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:" Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------