That's half-true, but I don't remember the details. That is, OSX is built on a Unix foundation and therefore has /etc/hosts, but Apple must be Different and has a bunch of unique/non-standard mechansisms for handling networking and host lookup.
Some quacking should help you find more info. On Sun, Mar 09, 2014, P.J. Alling wrote: > > I don't know anything about AV software for Macs but I do know they > have have a "hosts" file and I'm pretty sure it's called hosts. > > On 3/9/2014 1:04 AM, John wrote: >>I mentioned here before that I have acquired a Mac Mini that's >>supposed to be a little home recording studio. I'm getting ready >>to un-box it and set it up, and I already know I'm going to have >>to connect it to the internet for software authentication. (I've >>been reading the manual ... gives a whole new meaning to "fine >>print".) >> >>Anyway, I "know" Macs aren't supposed to get viruses, but I'd >>rather be safe than sorry. >> >>So, before I take the plunge & plug it in, I'd like suggestions >>for anti-virus software for the Mac. >> >>Also, do Macs have a "hosts" file? >> >>On Windoze, I use a robust "hosts" file to block unwanted SPAM & >>Malware sites. >> > > > -- > A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, > crazier. > > - H.L.Mencken > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6 http://rule6.info/ <*> <*> <*> Help a hearing-impaired person: http://rule6.info/hearing.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
