Now that MAC uses Windows, Does that mean there prone to more viruses?

ADE · 08-13-2006, 10:10 PM

OK, now that we all know that MAC used to use only Apple OS. That meant that there wouldn't be so many viruses, but now that there using Windows. Doesn't that mean they're as suceptible to viruses now as PC is?

Motoxrdude · 08-13-2006, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ADE

OK, now that we all know that MAC used to use only Apple OS. That meant that there wouldn't be so many viruses, but now that there using Windows. Doesn't that mean they're as suceptible to viruses now as PC is?

WHat?! I dont think MACs use windows OS. Do you mean intel processors? The answer is no.

ADE · 08-13-2006, 10:23 PM

Or is Apple? I saw it on a commercial.

Motoxrdude · 08-13-2006, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ADE

Or is Apple? I saw it on a commercial.

Same thing. I think you are thinking of how mac is using intel processors, and the answer is no, they won't get many more viruses.

gamerman4 · 08-13-2006, 10:32 PM

Well the mac wont contract any current windows viruses but now that Apple is trying to compete with MS in the mainstream computer market and more people are getting Macs, new viruses will probably start popping up on OSX as well as Windows.

ADE · 08-13-2006, 10:38 PM

Yah here's proof.
http://www.apple.com/getamac/
Play the Touche' video.

Motoxrdude · 08-13-2006, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ADE

Yah here's proof.
http://www.apple.com/getamac/
Play the Touche' video.

The dont run windows. They just have the capability to run windows aps, but they still run MAC OS 10.

Vista · 08-14-2006, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Motoxrdude

The dont run windows. They just have the capability to run windows aps, but they still run MAC OS 10.

I think they do now with "bootcamp" !
http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/

ADE · 08-13-2006, 10:46 PM

Oh,...........Would you guys go over to the MAC side? And they say MAC is better for digital imaging. Was that only true untill now because MAC was the first to come up with (I think it is the 64bit processor that made a few more colors in the color spectum show that the 32bit didn't-And if it's not that then tell me still what is the one thing that enables comuters to show those last few collors) but now PC is using that technolagy?

Motoxrdude · 08-13-2006, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ADE

Oh,...........Would you guys go over to the MAC side? And they say MAC is better for digital imaging. Was that only true untill now because MAC was the first to come up with (I think it is the 64bit processor that made a few more colors in the color spectum show that the 32bit didn't-And if it's not that then tell me still what is the one thing that enables comuters to show those last few collors)

I think that is total BS. Once you get up to 32 bit color quality, you will not notice any difference. I would never go to MAC. Yea they are more reliable, but windows you can customize more and linux you can customize even further. I mean there cool, but the internet on them is slow as hell and they cost a fortune.

08-13-2006, 10:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
ADE banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 16 Posts: 3,371	Now that MAC uses Windows, Does that mean there prone to more viruses? OK, now that we all know that MAC used to use only Apple OS. That meant that there wouldn't be so many viruses, but now that there using Windows. Doesn't that mean they're as suceptible to viruses now as PC is?

08-13-2006, 10:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
gamerman4 Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arkansas Age: 19 Posts: 2,806	Well the mac wont contract any current windows viruses but now that Apple is trying to compete with MS in the mainstream computer market and more people are getting Macs, new viruses will probably start popping up on OSX as well as Windows. __________________ Intel Q6600 @ 3.00 Ghz Xigmatek HDT-S1283 ASUS P5Q SE PLUS HDDs:1 x 500GB 1x 750GB 1x 1000GB 2 x 2GB OCZ DDR2 1066 ATi Radeon HD 4870 1024MB PC Power & Cooling S61EPS 610W Logitech Z-5500 there shouldn't be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

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08-13-2006, 10:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
ADE banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 16 Posts: 3,371	Or is Apple? I saw it on a commercial.

08-13-2006, 10:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
ADE banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 16 Posts: 3,371	Yah here's proof. http://www.apple.com/getamac/ Play the Touche' video.

08-13-2006, 10:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
ADE banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 16 Posts: 3,371	Oh,...........Would you guys go over to the MAC side? And they say MAC is better for digital imaging. Was that only true untill now because MAC was the first to come up with (I think it is the 64bit processor that made a few more colors in the color spectum show that the 32bit didn't-And if it's not that then tell me still what is the one thing that enables comuters to show those last few collors) but now PC is using that technolagy?