The Introduce Yourself Thread

I read an article on MSN Technology, im an avid news reader i enjoy the politics / technology areas. Anyways one of the tech articles i read was about the introduction of Intel CPU's into the new Mac's that were being released. (Keep in mind i read this a few months back, im looking for it right now when i find the page i will link it) The person that wrote the article was explaining something about how intel proccessors originaly had alot of secuirty holes. They went on too say that with the incorporation of Intel CPU's and software into Mac's might be seen as the beginning of many more security / virus loopholes if you will. I hope i can find the article for you too read for yourself. Because i was always under the assumption that MAC's were the most secure against virus's. Dont get me wrong there are viri out there that do attack mac's the same as UNIX or Windoze. But i was under the impression they were are alot more un-common.

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Originally Posted by MaD Raptor

I read an article on MSN Technology, im an avid news reader i enjoy the politics / technology areas. Anyways one of the tech articles i read was about the introduction of Intel CPU's into the new Mac's that were being released. (Keep in mind i read this a few months back, im looking for it right now when i find the page i will link it) The person that wrote the article was explaining something about how intel proccessors originaly had alot of secuirty holes. They went on too say that with the incorporation of Intel CPU's and software into Mac's might be seen as the beginning of many more security / virus loopholes if you will. I hope i can find the article for you too read for yourself. Because i was always under the assumption that MAC's were the most secure against virus's. Dont get me wrong there are viri out there that do attack mac's the same as UNIX or Windoze. But i was under the impression they were are alot more un-common.

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:) Hi MaD Raptor,

Thanks for the additional info re Macs. This is a very confusing decision for me to make, i.e., whether or not to change from Windows PC to Mac, especially since we are talking big bucks here.

I have been on some Mac forums, and still can't decide. It seems that Mac users (I hate to say it), give one the impression of being 'elitist' when they are talking about their beloved Macs. And they definitely look down their noses at Windows PCs.:rolleyes:

I probably will stick with a Windows PC, at least until the new Operating Systems for both Windows and Macs come out in '07, and then decide.

CarBob

Im sorry i havent been able too find you that news article carbob, i went looking in the archive but im not sure what month it was and there are alot of articles each day. I think for the most part that it takes a "special" kind of person too run a mac. I belive that your idea too wait for the new OS is a really good idea, as i have noticed that usually Feb of the new year is when alot of new hardware/software gets released.

We all see a huge drop in the price of hardware/software in a very short period of time. When i built this PC in feb of last year it cost me $1200CDN altogether, i had priced it out for Oct however at that time it was just over $1600CDN. So something too think about, just keep in mind there are 3 constants in the universe. Death, Taxes, and Computer Failures. LOL!

Hi MaD Raptor,

You can say that again!! (About Death, Taxes and Computer failures.)

CarBob

CarBob

hello to all. found this place while surfing or should i say it found me.... hope to take advantage of all ur wisdom.... thanks.

https://discussions.virtualdr.com/im.../2006/11/6.gif Welcome Aboard ht2006!!! :)

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hello to all. found this place while surfing or should i say it found me.... hope to take advantage of all ur wisdom.... thanks.

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:D Hi ht2006,

Welcome to the forum. I'm sure you'll find it to be a helpful and friendly place.

CarBob

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:D Hi ht2006,

Welcome to the forum. I'm sure you'll find it to be a helpful and friendly place.

CarBob

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... and a little looney at times ... but nevermind that :D


.... pay no attention to the man behind the curtain :p

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Look, i already explained, BJ broke the automatic opener so now i have to climb into the rafters and do it the old-fashioned way....:D :D


Liam

lmao :D

... see once again I wasn't paying attention ... JP threw something shiny across the room and I couldn't take my eyes off it :D

Welcome ht2006 :)

Hi there,

Found this place through a letter posted in an article on The Register.
Work as a Network Administrator so thought it may be useful resource for all my burning questions.

Kat

Welcome Kat :)

Which letter are you refering to?

scroll down to the bottom of the article:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/30/vista_letters/

Aha! it was me. :)

Welcome aboard ZenKat, make yourself at home.


Liam