Leythos wrote:
> In article <XeGdnYzQH5e4Vy3YnZ2dnUVZ_veinZ2d@bresnan.com>,
> shplink@removeme.shplink.com says...
>
>>Every OS has its ups and downs. OS X has only had proof-of-concept
>>vulnerabilities. Potential holes are plugged in fast. And OS X has been
>>out for ... how long?
>
>
> Actually, take a look at the "Exploit" list for the OS/X based systems,
> there are quite a few installed applications that have exploit paths,
> and quite a few patches for those.
>
> The same with HPUX, while the OS itself may not be a serious risk, the
> applications and services/servers on the OS have had a number of
> exploits that allow the machine to be compromised.
>

Thanks Leythos, you make an interesting and good distinction between the
OS and applications that may run on it. But; "real world," to-date: How
many documented infections by spyware or viruses have there been to OS X
users?

Laterally and more OS-specific, Ron suggested below that OSX users that
he knows tend to not stay up-to-date. I can't speak for his
acquaintances, but I stay updated religiously, and indeed: I notice
"security updates." No OS X is bulletproof, and they all will reveal
vulnerabilities eventually. But get patched and stay smart; once again
echoing Ron's thoughts, your first defense is yourself.

A win user, a mac user, and a Linux user walk into a bar... This hurts
each of them equally. Er- I mean, yeah. Anyway. You get my point. If all
three are updated and current, the real-world vulnerabilities for Linux
and OS X are simply not there.

Not arguing or flame-baiting, simply observing.
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