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Anti-virus?

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ummmmm53
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Yes, I know mac's don't have  many viruses yet but it's only a matter of time before viruses are created for them so my question for those of you that do use an anti-virus/spyware is which one do you use? I would prefer a free program but I dont mind paying a bit if its worth it.
Nov 23 2007 1:12AM
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jmason
Posts: 1595 - Karma: 136
Ya I use a light anti-virus, but instead I just have a gnarly firewall that pretty much blocks everything
Nov 23 2007 8:58AM
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Caveman.
Posts: 9067 - Karma: 330
Is a router as effective as a software firewall?
Nov 23 2007 12:16PM
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jmason
Posts: 1595 - Karma: 136
^yes. That's what I have as my firewall. they're soo steezy. And the advantage to it being on the router, is that any viruses or whatnot never actually even make it to you compter... whereas if it was software, they do, and just get pushed back out. understand?
Nov 23 2007 11:09PM
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.SteezusChrist.
Posts: 2296 - Karma: 276
i think i use clam x av just cuz my school makes me... try googling it
Nov 25 2007 2:13PM
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Literature
Posts: 13673 - Karma: 3,085
Yeah, I have it too.
Nov 25 2007 11:02PM
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airmoose5677
Posts: 54 - Karma: 10
i use to use norton anti-virus for 8-10.1 not bad but u don't really need it and i just deleted it since it just took up space but norton also can erase your hard drive and erase the free space on your hard drive
Nov 26 2007 12:17PM
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comeatmebro
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as in like an internet router?

can you explain this some more please?
Nov 29 2007 9:01PM
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