Security and MSN Messenger Clients
Hi I'm new to Mac ownership, just got my PB yesterday. I wanted to download one of the MSN Messenger protocol clients so I can chat with my parents who are hopless PC users. But I'm nervous about possible security exploits in anything that has to do with MS. Is it safe to use these programs or do they open ports allowing people to medle with my computer?
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Originally posted by altacleets
Hi I'm new to Mac ownership, just got my PB yesterday. I wanted to download one of the MSN Messenger protocol clients so I can chat with my parents who are hopless PC users. But I'm nervous about possible security exploits in anything that has to do with MS. Is it safe to use these programs or do they open ports allowing people to medle with my computer?
Please don't download MSN Messenger. If you do, it won't hurt your Mac.
Thanks for your replies so far.
P.S. Mr. Me Don't worry I avoid MS products I've already got OpenOffice running on X11 (One of the first things I downloaded).