Alex writes, <It's absolutely impossible. Almost all spyware uses Active-X to deliver its bad payload, which is only a component of the Windows version of IE.
Any application that cleans spyware off of Macs is just like any of the apps that supposedly prevent viruses on Macs. Pure snake oil. I'll repeat: The is no such thing as either spyware or viruses for OSX. There were a few viruses for OS 9, but they were so rare you didn't have to worry about them either.> and Jack Russell writes, < Well there is the exception that proves the rule. If you run VPC windows and use it to browse the web? Then there is the possibility of having spyware lurking, however, the same systems that work to protect windooze, can be installed on VPC if you are in this situation. As to OS X itself? It is not a concern. I do have to use VPC online, and while I do not run IE, I do run ZoneAlarm, AVG, Spybot etc.. and they do catch crap that tries to attack. If you're only using OSX, spywware, adware, etc. should not be a concern. Just install Apple's security updates as they come along and have fun browsing. <G>> I don't use OS X at all. I'm using 8.1 (on my G3) and 7.5.5 (on my Powerbook 190). Eventually going to 9.2.2 on the G3 though. So my question is this -- Am I/will I be personally safe from spyware since I don't use OS X? Thanks, ~Yersinia. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
