If you have been thinking about getting a new computer, consider the following statements from Apple on their website.
“Today’s Mac is powered by the latest Intel processors.
So, in addition to running the award-winning, super-powerful, super-easy Mac OS X, a new Mac gives you the option to run other operating systems, including Windows XP and the new Vista. All it takes is a licensed copy of the alternate OS and software like Parallels Desktop for Mac.
With its ability to run additional operating systems, the Mac can run more applications than any PC on the planet.
The Mac also comes with the latest industry-standard technologies for connecting to peripherals and networks, so it’s a no-brainer to connect digital cameras, external drives or wireless devices. Though the Mac stands alone in power and simplicity, it’s also the world’s most compatible computer.”
And what about Viruses, Spyware, or other PC Annoyances? Here’s the official word from Apple Inc.:
“Connecting a PC to the Internet using factory settings is like leaving your front door wide open with your valuables out on the coffee table. A Mac, on the other hand, shuts and locks the door, hides the key and stores your valuables in a safe with a combination known only to you. You have to buy, configure and maintain such basic protection on a PC.
In order for software to significantly modify Mac OS X, you have to type in your password. You’re the decider. You approve changes to your system.
People attempting to break into computers may disguise a malicious program as a picture, movie or other seemingly harmless file. You might download such files from the web or get them via mail or chat. A PC blindly downloads them without a peep. A Mac, however, will let you know that you may be getting a wolf in sheep’s clothing. The Mac web browser, Safari, can tell the difference between a file and a program and alerts you whenever you’re downloading the latter.
It’s simple to update a Mac with the latest advances. By default, a Mac checks for updates weekly. For pure peace of mind, you can set a Mac to download security updates automatically. Apple digitally signs the updates, so you can be sure they come from a trusted source.
To get a sense of just how big the virus problem is, search for virus at both Apple and Microsoft. Compare the number of results. What’s more, the 100 most virulent attacks cause 99.9 percent of damage from malicious software. None of these attacks work on Mac OS X. Don’t you deserve such protection?”
Source: www.apple.com/getamac .
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