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trotsky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-20-03 05:20 AM
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5. No need for Windows-bashing
NOTE: I am not the biggest Windows fan, and use Linux for many things.

That being said, the primary reason why Windows viruses and worms are so prevalent is precisely because Windows itself is so prevalent. And hated. That makes it a huge target in hacking circles, where literally thousands of people are trying on a daily basis to find holes, highly motivated by their dislike of all things Microsoft.

I think it's safe to assume that if any other OS had such a huge negative following, we would see just as many exploits and viruses on that platform. In fact, significant security holes are constantly found on other platforms, just never abused and exploited to the extent Windows' flaws are.

So don't assume some false sense of security or superiority simply because you use Macs.
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