Posts by snova

Quote: Originally Posted by nicolbolas well yes, the problem is this: many users who use windows have learned to not take obvious scams/bad things to install like this, at least users who know what they are doing, there people then...

Quote: Originally Posted by solipsism 1) Several years ago I implemented a strict no more Windows policy among family and friends that relied upon me for support. All current Windows-based systems were grandfathered in but all new PCs...

Quote: Originally Posted by AdonisSMU Who said anything about giving up rights? I think people should have the option of the walled garden approach and the open approach. There are benefits to both approaches. To not acknowledge that is...

Quote: Originally Posted by IVK I am confident to say I am far wiser than you, because you're taking this way to seriously. You think because I said Apple could be taking security more seriously that I'm saying Windows is so great and...

wow.. you must be a mind reader.. Im impressed. I have to admit.. I don't know much about you. All I know is you are wise and have great motivation to come to an Apple forum tells us how great Microsoft Windows is and how bad Apple...

Quote: Originally Posted by IVK Do you have selective reading? Even if an vulnerability isn't exploited, Apple still leaves it open and slowly patches these problems. Stop being so defensive about Apple, it's healthy to admit they could...

Quote: Originally Posted by r00fus The diligent Mac user has Time Machine activated and recently run. Data loss should not be a problem for Mac owners if they spent the extra $50 for a backup disk and let the OS do it's...

Quote: Originally Posted by paxman Fully agree. As the installed base grows there will be many people with minimal computer experience who, when confronted by a request to install something related to 'security', will not hesitate. They...

Quote: Originally Posted by Cpsro Is it in Apple's best interest to do a good job on security, when more money can be made by coercing users to buy "safely" through the App Store? how much money does Apple make from allowing...

Quote: Originally Posted by IVK That's because Apple treats security like having sex with a hooker wearing no condom. did you read what you wrote here? sorry if you are a female or gay and what you wrote above is 100% correct.