What ANTIVIRUS software do you Have?

[firewire]

I just got my 17 inch Powerbook, and want to know what is the Best Antivirus Software for my Mac??????????????

 

[vniow]

Ah yes, software to prevent those millions of Mac viri that are floating around on the internet and e-mail attachments...

Seriously, most Mac virus prevention software for Macs exists to prevent viri from being transferred to your PC friends, there was a thread on this awhile back, I'll see if I can find it...

If you sign up for a .Mac account you get some virus software I think.

 

[vniow]

https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=20313

https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19602

 

[mnkeybsness]

just to make this easier...

NONE...it will just mess up your computer more than protect it!

 

[saint]

I use no virus software. Have never had a virus.
I get annoyed when using a computer that has Virex or whatever and when I put a disc in, it does the virus scan thing.

On a slightly related note, how important is it to have firewall software?

cheers

 

[ShaolinMiddleFinger]

Same here.

I don't use ANY virus software..... So far, I haven't contracted one....

otherwise you could always go to Nortons and download the demo. Delete it after you use it then download it again when you think you have viri

 

[alset]

Well, back on OS 7, 8, and 9 I ran into virus trouble all the time (though not as much as Windoze users, heh heh heh). What was it... MDEF something or other? Anyone remember the one with an M that came in several strains?

Anyway, with my .Mac account I get Virex for free, but I don't use it. No problems since X revolutionized my life.

I would have to say don't worry about it.

Dan

 

[mrjamin]

X comes with a firewall built-in, i don't know how good it is or how configurable as i have a firewall in my router

I'd say if you're not behind a firewall, it's probably a VERY good idea to get behind one!