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Apple's antivirus advice 'big to-do about nothing,' says researcher
Published 12/2/2008 at Latest from Computerworld
Apple recently recommended that Mac users consider running antivirus software -- a move some see as a change of heart by a company that has poked fun at rival Windows for being susceptible to attacks.
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