Mac OSX VS Windows 7

grk77536

grk77536

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Hey guys, I heard someone say that Macs rarely get viruses and that the entire OSX cannot get a virus. She proceeded to say that a virus can infect the entire operating system of a windows based system, but not a mac. Is this true? Also, what data is this based on because the Mac based systems only account for about 10 percent of the computer market share. My brother wants a Mac, but I keep telling him that building a PC is cheaper.
 
PC is cheaper yes. But that does not mean better. OSX can get viruses. It is not as common as windows, but it does happen. Linux is the most secure, as far as viruses go linux only has a handful of which none exist outside of the laboratory.
 
Sorry, I did not mean to come off as a fanboy, but I never explicitly said PCs were better than macs. Anyways, that does not mean that macs are better than PCs either. I agree that Linux is superior in this specific area, but what about the other comment mentioned? I do not personally believe that it is impossible for a Mac to become entirely infected. I have just told my brother that from personal experience that one can build a really impressive PC for less than a Mac. Personal preference is what drives the market in a cases, unless f course you frequently use a computer that isn't yours (employer's).
 
Personally, I do not know if they can be completely taken over like a PC can. Really I do not care either way, because Linux is superior in all ways. But on just mac to PC, mac is superior.
 
This thread is just calling out for a fanbody war between Windows and OS-X.

Yes, there are viruses out there for OS-X, and they are getting more common as the platform becomes more common.
 
I believe you can do Mac OSX VS Windows 7 comparison only when you know the users needs. Example a desktop with windows and linux fulfills my work, gaming, coding and other stuff. So if we know the exact needs then its easier to compare.
 
Somebody kill this thread. There's way too many of these. It's not even fair to compare the two OSs because one runs on optimized hardware it was also optimized in turn for and the other runs on virtually everything but wasn't optimized for any of it.

Yes, PCs are cheaper, but's it not all about the price with Macs. It's about the experience. In my opinion you won't get a better experience on a PC compared to a Mac. Sure, it's true OS X can get viruses, but it gets less than Windows PCs from my experience.

In the end, just go with what you like best. That's what it's all about here when choosing between the two. If you were worried about price alone you wouldn't be comparing the two at all.
 
"It's about the experience."

What the hell does that even mean?


And yes, a mac computer can become completely compromised. It's that common, but certainly possible.
 
NyxCharon said:
"It's about the experience."

What the hell does that even mean?


And yes, a mac computer can become completely compromised. It's that common, but certainly possible.
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Use a Mac and you'll get what I mean. Windows and Linux are unpolished compared to OS X. Everything fits together and works perfectly.

I'm sure the few Mac users that exist here will agree.
 
lucasbytegenius said:
Use a Mac and you'll get what I mean. Windows and Linux are unpolished compared to OS X. Everything fits together and works perfectly.

I'm sure the few Mac users that exist here will agree.
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I use an Imac at work everyday. I use windows and linux at home. I pretty much am unbiased as you can be, I use all three major OS's everyday.

Again, I ask, what are you talking about?
Someone sounds awfully brainwashed. :rolleyes:
 
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wolfeking said:
PC is cheaper yes. But that does not mean better. OSX can get viruses. It is not as common as windows, but it does happen. Linux is the most secure, as far as viruses go linux only has a handful of which none exist outside of the laboratory.
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Not trying to keep the thread going but there are no viruses for Linux or Unix systems, there is malware and spyware but they are different in design.
 
In the first paragraph it says non in wild which means not in the internet, you would literally have to find a place to download it and on purpose infect your computer and being that the newest one created was in 2010 I would not worry about it since there has been a lot of security fixes since then and probably would not work very well anyway.

Trust me, about a year or two ago I tried to prove to tlarkin that these viruses existed for Linux and Unix systems and all I will say is I lost that battle.
 
DMGrier said:
Not trying to keep the thread going but there are no viruses for Linux or Unix systems, there is malware and spyware but they are different in design.
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DMGrier said:
In the first paragraph it says non in wild which means not in the internet, you would literally have to find a place to download it and on purpose infect your computer and being that the newest one created was in 2010 I would not worry about it since there has been a lot of security fixes since then and probably would not work very well anyway.

Trust me, about a year or two ago I tried to prove to tlarkin that these viruses existed for Linux and Unix systems and all I will say is I lost that battle.
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save face all you want to. You specifically said NO VIRUSES FOR LINUX. That is not true. They do exist, all be it not very easy to get them. There are viruses for linux, allbeit only about 10 or so, and no new ones. Saying there are none just begs for someone to get one just to prove you wrong.
Don't oversell the system. Linux is superior to OSX and Windows, but that does not mean you have to say it is completely secure when it is not.
 
wolfeking said:
save face all you want to. You specifically said NO VIRUSES FOR LINUX. That is not true. They do exist, all be it not very easy to get them. There are viruses for linux, allbeit only about 10 or so, and no new ones. Saying there are none just begs for someone to get one just to prove you wrong.
Don't oversell the system. Linux is superior to OSX and Windows, but that does not mean you have to say it is completely secure when it is not.
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No need to save face, as I pointed out the viruses are to old to affect a modern Linux system which means if say released in the wild (cause there are non on the internet stated by your link) they would be pointless as if there are no viruses for Linux.

Plus I mean hell they haven't discovered a new virus going on 3 years? Sounds like a no worry situation for Linux users then.
 
whatever. There is no reasoning with you it seems.

The system is pretty secure. There are viruses for it. No need to lie about it to other people.
 
Yes of course macs can get viruses, there just not as many as there are on windows because more users use windows. How ever with the large rise in popularity for macs there will more than likely be an increase in viruses. Then what makes matters even worse is people think they do not need protection on there mac cause "they cant get viruses". But to be honest there are always viruses that are undetectable no mater what anti software you have. So the best way to stay safe is to make sure you know where your browsing or what you are downloading.
 
So this is how Tlarkin felt when I tried this argument with him, there is reasoning with me wolfeking do what I had to try for tlarkin and that is find a listed case of a virus infection in the wild for Linux. I don't think the anti virus that is available for Linux has ever found one, but if you do this I will retract my facts. Not trying to be a a** but no one on this forum in these arguments have been able to find a legit case.
 
NyxCharon said:
I use an Imac at work everyday. I use windows and linux at home. I pretty much am unbiased as you can be, I use all three major OS's everyday.

Again, I ask, what are you talking about?
Someone sounds awfully brainwashed. :rolleyes:
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Which one do you like using more? Ignore the software benefits and other stuff like that and just think about it :P
 
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