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mac anti virus

  • 22-06-2007 5:29pm
    #1
    andyps2.5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭


    OK I'm thinking of getting a MAC but the one issue I have yet to sort is whats the deal with mac's and virus's. I know mac is more resistant to virus attack then windows but do I need an anti virus for extra protection. :confused:

    Also If I do which do you recommend.


Comments

  • #2
    big_moe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,985 ✭✭✭big_moe


    i've a macbook since january and i've never used an anti-virus program and no problems here.

    moe


  • #3
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,693 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    There are anti-virus programs for the mac but they're mostly bloatware/useless crap sold to ex-windows users who feel more secure by having them. Your best virus protection on a mac is an RSS feed to a mac news site, then if the virus situation changes you'll know all about it. But right now you don't need anything.

    Just avoid HP software, closest thing to a virus on a mac. :D


  • #4
    crosstownk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    Been using Macs for over 6 years. Never had virus software. No need*








    *Yet
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  • #5
    Gerard_Smith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,007 ✭✭✭Gerard_Smith


    I seriously wouldn't hand over any money for an anti virus program for the Mac as they almost entirely pointless. Still if you want one just to be safe I recommend clamxav. It does the job and its free.

    http://www.clamxav.com/


  • #6
    andyps2.5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭andyps2.5


    Thanks guys


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