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A support page on Apple's Web site recommending users purchase antivirus software for their Macs received a lot of attention over the past couple of days, but on Tuesday Apple removed the page from its Web site.
Apple antivirus advice 'big to-do about nothing'
"We have removed the KnowledgeBase article because it was old and inaccurate," Apple spokesman Bill Evans, told Macworld. "The Mac is designed with built-in technologies that provide protection against malicious software and security threats right out of the box."
The Web page seemed to go against Apple's newest ad campaigns that suggested only the PC needs antivirus software. Even though the page has been removed, Apple did not telling customers to absolutely not protect themselves.
"Since no system can be 100% immune from every threat, running anti-virus software may offer additional protection," said Evans.
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"been removed, Apple did not 'STOP' telling" FTFYBy Anonymous on December 3, 2008, 11:33 am"been removed, Apple did not 'STOP' telling" FTFY
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Virus Immune? I think not.By Anon on December 3, 2008, 2:26 pmNo PC or MAC will ever be 100% virus immune. People create these machines and people create viruses that is the simple of it. Marketing is a great tool for selling...
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I'm sorry... What?By Anonymous on December 3, 2008, 3:27 pm"Even though the page has been removed, Apple did not telling customers to absolutely not protect themselves." What are you trying to say here?
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Apple are so full of themselvesBy Anonymous on December 3, 2008, 7:09 pmApples smugness is utterly irritating, they think they are so much better then aeveryone else. I am just waiting for someone to write a Mac killer virus that will...
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iPhoneBy Anonymous on December 3, 2008, 7:35 pmthey probably just typed the article on an iPhone...
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critical mass, folksBy Anonymous on December 3, 2008, 8:33 pmApple should really be EMBARASSED that there are no Mac viruses out there. Viruses require a critical mass of machines to work. The fact that there aren't any...
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