Re: malware
Originally Posted by
Rehab44
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You might be correct, we have had the Mac and pad for about 3 years, no mechanical problems, therefore no outlay for repairs etc. no anti virus or anti malware programmes to buy/worry about, no down time while it’s getting fixed etc. What you get is what you are paying for, I am paying for reliability and peace of mind. Each to his own I suppose.
If I suggested, to you, that computers are, pretty much, all the same you'll probably shout "rubbish".
But have a look at the structure - Motherboard, Hard Drives, keyboards, all bought to order from the same manufacturers around the far east.
Only differences are in the speed and throughput of the various bits.
I am suggesting that you could have either PC or mac built for roughly the same amount.
If true, then the big cost difference would have to be in the cost of the software platform.
I suspect that the Windows platform is, at least, as good value for money as the MAC.
The reason there are so many virus writers hitting the PC is most likely because the naughty lads are all on the cheapest package and that's the most popular.
So, is this "Japanese Car Syndrome" all over again?
I think it is.