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Apple advise Anti-Virus software for OS X
Apple advise Anti-Virus software for OS X
Apple has begun advising users of its computers to install anti-virus software, in a move that is likely to stir controversy between Mac aficionados and their PC counterparts. The advice is part of a support document entitled Mac OS: Antivirus Utilities , posted on November 21st, in which the ...
Mac OS: Antivirus utilities
support.apple.com — Last Modified: November 21, 2008 Article: HT2550 Old Article: 4454 Summary Learn about antivirus utilities available for... the Mac OS. Products Affected Consumer Software, Mac OS Apple encourages the widespread use of multiple antivirus utilities so ... (more) Mac OS: Antivirus utilities
Apple: Mac Users Should Get Antivirus Software
voices.washingtonpost.com — In a notable shift, Apple is now recommending that Mac users install anti-virus software to help users... secure their systems. In a technical note quietly published to its support site on Nov. 21, Apple issued the following advice: "Apple encourages the ... (more) Apple: Mac Users Should Get Antivirus Software
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