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Best Free Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware
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I used the search function but I am way to excited about my new macbook and can't really concentrate on searching so if I could get some quick answers I would appreciate it. -Thanks and Sorry
I know there is really no such thing as a true anti-virus or anti-spyware program but which do ya'll think are the best.
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There is not enough spyware or adware that attacks OS X for the need (or even utility) of anti-spyware/anti-adware products. On the other hand, there are a few exploits that have been used against the OS (though none currently in the wild).
Just do a Google search for "antivirus" and "OS X" and you should come up with a number of potions. And a lot of controversy. Many people think that OS X is "invulnerable" to any attack. The formal term for such people is "optomist." In fact, OS X is indeed vulnerable, and Apple has been working diligently to patch all the vulnerabilities they become aware of. And OS X all by itself is still worlds more secure than Windows, simply because of the way the two operating systems are built. While that's good, it does not protect OS X from all attacks.
Enjoy your new MacBook!
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As ghporter said, you don't have to worry about anti-spyware software. If you want a free virus program, ClamXav is really all you need. Do a search for it on MacUpdate.com.
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"Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - Steve Jobs
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Originally Posted by ghporter
Just do a Google search for "antivirus" and "OS X" and you should come up with a number of potions. And a lot of controversy. Many people think that OS X is "invulnerable" to any attack. The formal term for such people is "optomist."
No, that's the formal term for "clouded vision". Not entirely inappropriate, but... 
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16 GB 2nd Generation Black iPod Touch w/Contour Showcase
White Core 2 Duo Macbook with: 2.0 GHz/1 GB Ram/80 GB Hard Drive
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Clam works, it's free, and I have yet to see anyone even say much worse than it identifies stuff that can't hurt Macs but can hurt Windows computers-which is basically what you need to be a "good neighbor".
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Originally Posted by ghporter 
Clam works, it's free, and I have yet to see anyone even say much worse than it identifies stuff that can't hurt Macs but can hurt Windows computers-which is basically what you need to be a "good neighbor".
So its good if you run Boot Camp? Or does it recognize Window's virus's on Macs?
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16 GB 2nd Generation Black iPod Touch w/Contour Showcase
White Core 2 Duo Macbook with: 2.0 GHz/1 GB Ram/80 GB Hard Drive
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Originally Posted by MacScan
haha, talk about advertisement!!! but it is def. a fair price.
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16 GB 2nd Generation Black iPod Touch w/Contour Showcase
White Core 2 Duo Macbook with: 2.0 GHz/1 GB Ram/80 GB Hard Drive
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One the ClamXav website they say not to add large files to the Sentry. What do ya'll recommend is the biggest sized folder you can add to the sentry? If my Applications foler is 3 GB is that too large?
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16 GB 2nd Generation Black iPod Touch w/Contour Showcase
White Core 2 Duo Macbook with: 2.0 GHz/1 GB Ram/80 GB Hard Drive
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Originally Posted by frankthetank966
So its good if you run Boot Camp? Or does it recognize Window's virus's on Macs?
The latter, it recognizes files from PCs infected with Windows viruses. If you're running Boot Camp (or a virtual machine like Parallels), that means you're running Windows (which is completely separate from an OS X installation) and should be using Windows utilities to secure it.
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"The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground." TJ
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Originally Posted by Big Mac
The latter, it recognizes files from PCs infected with Windows viruses. If you're running Boot Camp (or a virtual machine like Parallels), that means you're running Windows (which is completely separate from an OS X installation) and should be using Windows utilities to secure it.
How bout the sentry issue ^? Can it handle 3GB?
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16 GB 2nd Generation Black iPod Touch w/Contour Showcase
White Core 2 Duo Macbook with: 2.0 GHz/1 GB Ram/80 GB Hard Drive
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