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Mac OS X ? Unix? Secure?
Daniel Hanson, 2004-07-21

Apple's OS X is not safer or less susceptible to vulnerabilities and viruses than other OSes, and Apple's secretive culture is bad for the security world.

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Dave
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Anonymous
I find it interesting when people say things like that. Generally, the reaction is a chorus of "Oh YEAH??" ( http://www.securityfocus.com/news/309 )

Keep saying that. It will make the OS more secure.

Once the dust settles and worms and trojans and viruses and patches have come.

Disclaimer: I like OS X. I just happen to believe that if you're not paranoid, you're not paying attention.

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