Apple's not exempt from problems either...

Money_Grabber13579

Meanwhile, Mircosoft release a record number of security patches! At least they're trying!

Marty_J

Money_Grabber13579 wrote: »

I wouldn't say it offends me - I just happen to believe that Microsoft computers are just as good as Apple!

First off, Microsoft don't make computers, so you have to differentiate between the OS and the hardware.

And the only reason PC's get all the viruses is because they've got such a big share of the market, it's more worthwhile. If the situation was reversed, and Apple had over 90% of the market, no PC's would get viruses, as it wouldn't be worth the hackers time writing them!

That certainly explains why there is more malware for Windows. 12% of US households have a Mac now though, so it's not as if it's a tiny little market.

Money_Grabber13579

Marty_J wrote: »

First off, Microsoft don't make computers, so you have to differentiate between the OS and the hardware.

That's what I was trying to distinguish originally, in that it was actually the software of Apple I was comparing to Microsoft. I wasn't attempting to saying anything about the build quality of the actual machines they make, such as iPods, Mac's etc. But neither's without it's faults. However I will give you the fact that since Microsoft are the bigger company in the market, they might be more likely to sit back and relax a bit.

aliEnRIK

Im not taking sides as I believe apple are VERY good computers
But it is a bit shocking that theyve dropped such a clanger as they have

asininity

Marty_J wrote: »

That certainly explains why there is more malware for Windows. 12% of US households have a Mac now though, so it's not as if it's a tiny little market.

Is that 12% of roughly 5% of the worlds population?

timbim_2

asininity wrote: »

Is that 12% of roughly 5% of the worlds population?

But a much larger proportion of world's households which actually own a computer...

prowla

As noted a couple of times above, you should always back up before performing a major upgrade.

It's not specific to Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, UNIX, Windows, Palm OS, mobile phones, or anything.

Also, why are people using guest accounts anyway?

Crazy_Jamie

Personally I was more annoyed by the complete lack of compatibility with HP Printers when Snow Leopard was first launched. Fortunately that took all of one week to resolve with a swiftly released patch.

Money-Grabber13579 wrote:

No it's more to do with the fact that everyone says they work so well. I just don't happen to believe that, and I've given the proof.

Question. If Apple operating systems do indeed not work as well as everyone claims, why has it taken you so long to find this so called 'proof'?

Marty_J

asininity wrote: »

Is that 12% of roughly 5% of the worlds population?

Yes, 12% of the world's richest country.

No reason I can see they would be targeted by criminals, who, as we all know, always target the poorest people they can find. :rolleyes:

asininity

Marty_J wrote: »

Yes, 12% of the world's richest country.

No reason I can see they would be targeted by criminals, who, as we all know, always target the poorest people they can find. :rolleyes:

Richest and dumbest too. Criminals generally target the thing thats easiest to target.