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To: martin_fierro
I wouldn't be so sure that there isn't Spyware on your Mac -- it's just that no one has written software to detect it.

Actually, I am sure. Since MacOS X is based and is UNIX, it makes it very simple to see what software is running on the computer. Also the software would require a local root exploit (which is very,very,very,very rare on BSD systems) to install spyware on it. Windows is built for advertisers to flood you with ads, MacOS X makes it very simple to prevent them -- I never see banner ads on the internet or popups without having to buy special software or use a third party browser.

16 posted on 06/13/2002 2:27:20 PM PDT by toupsie
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To: toupsie
Since MacOS X is based and is UNIX, it makes it very simple to see what software is running on the computer.

True, but since many Mac users are utter morons, that capability will probably not help them.
18 posted on 06/13/2002 4:28:35 PM PDT by Bush2000
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