On Sun, 5 Dec 2004 14:29:24 -0500, Joshua Coombs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 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. Yeah, about two of them, and they're so rare as to be non-existant. Not many people I know even run classic anymore, anyway. > 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. Until someone shows me a *verifiable* threat. I'm not going to worry. I've never run AV software on a Mac, and don't intend to anytime in the near future. I'm not worried, either. Alex -- 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
