Full Version: Macs Running OSX and XP?
From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#7]
12 Apr 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#5] 12 Apr 2006
There are lots of OS9 and OS X viruses out there (and Linux/Unix ones that can hit OS X), but they don't spread easily because of the small market share Apple has. There are many more PC viruses because the writers aim for the largest target.
A PC virus could be a problem for a dual boot Mac or one with VirtualPC, not just on the PC side but it could trash any shared folders. But chances are they still won't spread quickly on Macs because most of those Mac people would still do their email on the Mac side, and emails are the largest method of spreading viruses.
Of course, if Apple starts gaining market share they become a bigger target and all bets are off. :S