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I just read that Macs don't get viruses. Is this true? You computer nerds out there enlighten me. How does Mac's immunity work?

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Do Macs get viruses

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I had never heard this rumour before -- until I attended a free computer class at my local library, and the question was asked, (and answered), by the teacher.

The truth of the matter, as she explained it, is this: B o t h... PCs AND Macs, DO get computer viruses.  But, because SO MANY MORE PEOPLE HAVE PCs THAN HAVE MACS, MOST COMPUTER HACKERS WHO CREATE THE VIRUSES DECIDE TO UNLEASH THESE VIRUSES ON PCs, RATHER THAN MACs, BECAUSE THAT WAY, MORE DAMAGE CAN BE DONE TO MORE PEOPLE.

The teacher of our free class earns her living by being a computer programmer.  She should know!

 

"Most people see things as they are, and ask, 'why'? But I think of things that never were, and ask, 'why not'?" -- George Bernard Shaw.
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Thanks loads for both your replies. I learned a lot! This is what Yedda is supposed to do. People Sharing Knowledge.   Laughing

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Thanks loads for both your replies. I learned a lot! This is what Yedda is supposed to do. People Sharing Knowledge.   Laughing

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Thanks loads,guys! I really learned a lot.  Laughing

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