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There are no active viruses that attack Mac OS X.
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Do you need an antvirus on MacBook Pro?
There are no viruses that attack Mac OS X so antivirus software is not needed unless you are running the Windows operating system on a Mac then you will need suitable protection against the thousands of viruses that attack the Windows operating system.
Can a virus intended for windows affect a Mac?
Viruses attack weak points in the Windows operating system and so they do not affect the Mac's operating system. If you are running Windows on your Mac then you will need to ensure that your Windows installation is protected.
Does Mac get any viruses?
There are no viruses that affect Mac OS X. If a Mac is running the Windows operating system then it is liable to be infected by the thousands of viruses that exploit the inherent vulnerabilities in Windows.
What is mac os and Linux?
Both of them are operating systems.
What are the categories of operating systems?
Windows, Mac, and Linux
Is Microsoft Windows used on Macintosh computers?
A standard Apple Macintosh computer uses Apple's own operating system called Mac OS X. You can install Microsoft's Windows operating system (or many other operating systems) onto a Mac with an Intel processor if it is required. Installing the Windows system will leave your Mac vulnerable to the thousands of Windows viruses that do not affect Mac OS X.
What are different kind of operating systems?
Yes there is Mac and windows. Mac is better though
Do mac operating systems crash often?
Mac operating systems very rarely crash because of the computer's powerful and innovative design. As far as I know, my Mac has never crashed for 4 years and counting.
Elementary school students should be taught on both Windows and Mac operating systems.?
Elementary school students should be taught on both Windows and Mac operating systems.
What are the server operating systems?
A server operating system is an operating system that is designed to run on servers. Some of the operating systems include; Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.
Why are Windows and Mac not considered Web Browsers?
Because they are operating systems! These operating systems (and others) support web browsers which are applications that run on the operating system.
What is the recent operating system used in apple mac book?
The recent operating systems for macs is mac osx version 10.5.4 leapord.
