__/ [ Jim ] on Wednesday 05 July 2006 16:03 \__
> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>> BBC: Security suggests switch to Macs
>>
>> (Note: the same arguments that apply to one _commercial_ BSD/Darwin-based
>> O/S (POSIX-compatible) are equally adequate for GNU/Linux)
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>> | Security threats to PCs with Microsoft Windows have increased so much
>> | that computer users should consider using a Mac, says a leading
>> | security firm.
>> |
>> | Sophos security said that the 10 most commonly found pieces of
>> | malicious software all targeted Windows machines.
>> `----
>>
>> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/5150508.stm
>
> and not one mention of Linux as an alternative to forking out for more
> hardware... :(
Precisely. Want security? Don't buy a Mac. Just convert your personal machine
using one of the many Linux distributions that will suit your needs best
(rather than the 'one size fits all' paradigm).
Best wishes,
Roy
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