On Sun, Dec 05, 2004 at 08:22:27AM -0500, Tim Collier wrote: > FACT: There are currently no viruses that are affecting the Mac. You > are caught up in the national paranoia regarding attacks that effect > the PC world, not Mac. You must remember that the companies that write > this software are in business to make money and if they can make money > off of your fear, it doesn't bother them that they are taking your > money for a service that you don't need. > On the other hand, there is no such thing as being 'too cautious'. So, > continue using your anti-virus software of choice....maybe one day > you'll actually need it. > It's a sad commentary on todays society that we let fear control our > lives in such insidious ways....I could site a recent example but then > most of you know to what I'm referring.
There are viruses known that affect Classic, and can likely operate in OS X's classic mode to wreck havoc on a box. Also, it is not a known fact that there are no OS X viri, it is only known that we're not AWARE of any, BIG difference. I agree, AV/Spyware companies do not have our best interests at heart, need I point out Mcaffe coming up with new viri just to generate sales... but as the Mac platform grows, and is in moron's hands longer, you will start to see threats identified targeting it. There are worms/trojans/rootkits launched effectively against all other *nix platforms, its only a matter of time. Joshua Coombs -- 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
