Speaking of OS X and PC's............
Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 12:34 pm
Recently, a thread on Home computer security was locked on the main bass fishing forum:
http://westernbass.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=53446&f=2
If you didn't catch what was zapped and locked, I am here to briefly summarize what some may have missed.
There were a few differences of opinions between myself and a mod that related to the promotion of MACS based on their web security. The mod left his posts and zapped mine, which, by the way are still posted under the wrong discussion forum as per rule #1.
For those of you who have had problems with your PC's (specifically with viruses), or have never had the good fortune of owning and operating on a MAC, This topic may apply to you, specifically if all you do is surf the net and read emails. I admit that industry programs are limited, but more software has been surfacing in local commerce lately.
FACTS: One thing people need to know about the OS system on a MAC is that it DOES NOT get viruses. Some of you might say "BS" to that, and I'll ask you if you have a newer MAC with the newer Intel chip that allows you to run both MAC and Windows. Those do get viruses, because of the cross-platform they were designed to run. When they were produced and tested at the factory, MAC only checked for compatibility; they WERE NOT tested on the Internet beore leaving the line.
Yes, there are corrupt individuals who live to scam EVERYONE into unknowingly giving up their private information on the Internet. This process is known as "Phishing" (pronounced like "fishing").
Bottom line? Do your research and be cautious on the net, no matter what machine you use.
http://westernbass.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=53446&f=2
If you didn't catch what was zapped and locked, I am here to briefly summarize what some may have missed.
There were a few differences of opinions between myself and a mod that related to the promotion of MACS based on their web security. The mod left his posts and zapped mine, which, by the way are still posted under the wrong discussion forum as per rule #1.
For those of you who have had problems with your PC's (specifically with viruses), or have never had the good fortune of owning and operating on a MAC, This topic may apply to you, specifically if all you do is surf the net and read emails. I admit that industry programs are limited, but more software has been surfacing in local commerce lately.
FACTS: One thing people need to know about the OS system on a MAC is that it DOES NOT get viruses. Some of you might say "BS" to that, and I'll ask you if you have a newer MAC with the newer Intel chip that allows you to run both MAC and Windows. Those do get viruses, because of the cross-platform they were designed to run. When they were produced and tested at the factory, MAC only checked for compatibility; they WERE NOT tested on the Internet beore leaving the line.
Yes, there are corrupt individuals who live to scam EVERYONE into unknowingly giving up their private information on the Internet. This process is known as "Phishing" (pronounced like "fishing").
Bottom line? Do your research and be cautious on the net, no matter what machine you use.