Half a million Mac computers 'infected with malware'
Speaking as an Apple user for more than 25 years, and as a present and very happy customer of Plusnet, I normally enjoy the PlusNet Forums.
This thread was designed to bait Apple Users from the start though.
I have unfortunately also had occasion to use PC's both at work and at home in the past.
DOS and WIndows OS.
Going to Apple and iMac was the best decision I ever made regarding computers.
And over 25 years, though not a mac tech genius, I know more than most, I also attend other mac forums for tech advice.
I would recommend Apple iMac to anyone.
And OSX (Lion etc) too. Especially the software, it is very robust.
Another recommendation:
I have also used other ISP's, PlusNet is by far the best I have come across, I will not be cancelling my membership.
Excellent Broadband and Customer Service, 24 hours a day.
I just need a larger desk to put my iMacs on !
BB a little slow tonight...
And my main iMac has just done it's daily automatic software update check
I use ClamXav as my main internet ( and all files) protection, along with Little Snitch, which monitors traffic constantly.
This thread was designed to bait Apple Users from the start though.
I have unfortunately also had occasion to use PC's both at work and at home in the past.
DOS and WIndows OS.
Going to Apple and iMac was the best decision I ever made regarding computers.
And over 25 years, though not a mac tech genius, I know more than most, I also attend other mac forums for tech advice.
I would recommend Apple iMac to anyone.
And OSX (Lion etc) too. Especially the software, it is very robust.
Another recommendation:
I have also used other ISP's, PlusNet is by far the best I have come across, I will not be cancelling my membership.
Excellent Broadband and Customer Service, 24 hours a day.
I just need a larger desk to put my iMacs on !
BB a little slow tonight...
And my main iMac has just done it's daily automatic software update check
I use ClamXav as my main internet ( and all files) protection, along with Little Snitch, which monitors traffic constantly.
Quote from: PlusComUK This thread was designed to bait Apple Users from the start though.
I have unfortunately also had occasion to use PC's
Laying your cards on the table there it would seem?
I've used the information in this thread to INFORM a number of Apple users who, being from the "open-minded" subset are actually grateful for the warning.
Several said "it was too good to last" and thought it was an inevitable reflection of the increased popularity of Apple systems, resulting in them being targeted by the malware authors.
This is a bit like Mods and Rockers 
- whosoever remembers that.
For those who love to tinker and get oil in their teeth against those who just want something smart that works with no hassle...
The two main protagonists in this thread seem to exist at the opposite extremes of the argument, thus the squabble.
I use both machines and have done for years. Depends what you use them for.
Don't mistake having to tinker with PCs to make them work with intelligence, though -- that was just the downside of Windows, not a sign of how smart you are!!!
Anecdote -- I do remember working for a v large well-known photo library some years ago. It was like an airport full of computers. 50/50 Mac and PCs. The PC technicians were in almost everyday mending some sick PC with its legs in the air. I never saw a Mac tech - they just worked, and worked, and worked.
Good there's been this though. Apple users were smug. And they could always pass on virus to friends who used PCs without realising...
- whosoever remembers that.For those who love to tinker and get oil in their teeth against those who just want something smart that works with no hassle...
The two main protagonists in this thread seem to exist at the opposite extremes of the argument, thus the squabble.
I use both machines and have done for years. Depends what you use them for.
Don't mistake having to tinker with PCs to make them work with intelligence, though -- that was just the downside of Windows, not a sign of how smart you are!!!
Anecdote -- I do remember working for a v large well-known photo library some years ago. It was like an airport full of computers. 50/50 Mac and PCs. The PC technicians were in almost everyday mending some sick PC with its legs in the air. I never saw a Mac tech - they just worked, and worked, and worked.
Good there's been this though. Apple users were smug. And they could always pass on virus to friends who used PCs without realising...
Probably best to lock the topic down actually, there's so much under current the whole mal ware topic is at risk of getting swept away. 
I have a few Os in my life. Which is best depends what I'm doing. My main desktop is Ubuntu 10.04lts, XP pro on the office desk, XP home on my lap, a ps3 and BlackBerry Os2 on the playbook.
I wouldn't try and get a pc game working on my Linux no more than I enjoy using the playstation as a browser. Horses for courses, its very rare you get the full all round package. I have a pair of three quarter length combat shorts, nice in summer but I wouldn't wear them at a funeral.
I often get a bit from my xbox mates but too be honest who cares! I don't see why I should have to defend my choice of console or Os. There's far two much of it going on. If someone says they have a problem with Ubuntu do they really need that's why you should use mint as an answer or my ps won't boot, should have got an xbox!! boring, childish, futile and pathetic would sum it up.
The issue here I see is that a generalisation being made that all mac users are smug because their stuff costs more but they are mugs for paying for it and won't admit when its wrong. Even to the point of saying they deserve this malware for being smug. Get one love people of technology and show some tolerance of other os's it may be the right one for them it not all about you.
I don't know about mods and rockers but maybe in these austere times of high fuel prices tech is the new car when it comes to size of penis stakes. Just a thought.
I have a few Os in my life. Which is best depends what I'm doing. My main desktop is Ubuntu 10.04lts, XP pro on the office desk, XP home on my lap, a ps3 and BlackBerry Os2 on the playbook. I wouldn't try and get a pc game working on my Linux no more than I enjoy using the playstation as a browser. Horses for courses, its very rare you get the full all round package. I have a pair of three quarter length combat shorts, nice in summer but I wouldn't wear them at a funeral.
I often get a bit from my xbox mates but too be honest who cares! I don't see why I should have to defend my choice of console or Os. There's far two much of it going on. If someone says they have a problem with Ubuntu do they really need that's why you should use mint as an answer or my ps won't boot, should have got an xbox!! boring, childish, futile and pathetic would sum it up.
The issue here I see is that a generalisation being made that all mac users are smug because their stuff costs more but they are mugs for paying for it and won't admit when its wrong. Even to the point of saying they deserve this malware for being smug. Get one love people of technology and show some tolerance of other os's it may be the right one for them it not all about you.
I don't know about mods and rockers but maybe in these austere times of high fuel prices tech is the new car when it comes to size of penis stakes. Just a thought.
Quote from: AverageWhiteBloke maybe in these austere times of high fuel prices, tech is the new car when it comes to size of penis stakes.
Bah, who needs a penis!
Joke aimed at self, not anyone else.