I hate to have to write this but viruses,spyware and bugs are becoming more prevalent with the OS(s) Apple uses; as their systems proliferate, they will become more so. The same is true of Linux based systems; they are much easier to write code for than Win based machines (IMO). Before mp3 players were available, I had a small pc running in my 300D...to keep it on topic F-prot is a free scanner for Linux users and for Win users there is a trial period durig which it run with nag screens. It is possible to install linux in a separate partition, and scan the Win section of your HD for viruses. It is possible to do this over a home network, if you have multiple pcs. If you have Win XP, MS has a free updating service and scanner that runs pretty well and has eliminated some system viruses from my machine. Service pack 3 has to be installed, tho.
--- On Fri, 4/22/11, briankk <briankk@att.net> wrote:
From: briankk <briankk@att.net>
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Malwarebytes.org
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, April 22, 2011, 12:09 PM
| That's getting to be the norm, the ad say it'll fix you computer and whatnot, just download the free diagnostic; you run the diagnostic and it reports that you hard drive has been invaded by headhunters and has a hemorrhagic fever virus, and if you don't act THIS INSTANT, it may pull a Derrenger and take a shot at you...So you click on the fix me now button, and up pops the news that they will gladly do this as soon as you send 'em $20 bucks, and for only a bit more you can subscribe to their service and get reamed at regular intervals. FWIW, searching for any driver in Google, for instance, will get you a taste of the same scam.
If you just want to be a user, get a Mac. The problem with the PC/Windows platform is that it is an infamous mass of festering vulnerabilities, and any kid who can figure out assembly language code can write malware for the platform.
With a Mac, the coding is a bit obtuse, anybody who can figure out how to write a bug for a Mac can get a high-paying job as a software engineer, doesn't have so much time on their hands, which is why Mac bugs/viruses are rare..
bk (Some old Mac guy..)
--- On Thu, 4/21/11, Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com>
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Malwarebytes.org
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011, 7:24 PM
Ben ;
You didn't mention this is only available paid ~ .
Clicking on the " free " version , takes me to a paid download site...
-Nate
STILL struggling with the laptop.....
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