> yes, but notice this part of my reply: > > (regardless of what it exploits)
You can't ignore what it exploits. If you excluded sobig/melissa/concept style exploits, you would eliminate about 19 out of 20 Windows viruses. There's a whole CLASS of exploits that *only* exist in Windows... so far. Apple is heading that way, though. But they won't get a clue and stop heading that way if people ignore the problem and just say things like "all systems have vulnerabilities" and ignore the basic problem. So, you really should care about specific vulnerabilities and consider whether a feature is worth the risk, or if there is a way to get the same fuctionality without blurring the distinction between trusted and untrusted objects, and avoid and discourage dangerous features even if RIGHT NOW the exposure doesn't lead to an exploit. > Mac users should be taking advantage of the fact that currently > OS X is more secure than windows and proactively ensuring their security > instead of just sitting on rhetoric. THAT is exactly why I'm bringing this up NOW. -- Unsupported OS X is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Unsupported OS X list info <http://lowendmac.com/lists/unsupported.html> --> 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/unsupportedosx%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
