Mac Book Pro ~

[SweetPoison]

I just talked to the Apple store and they have specialist that are there just to help you with financing.

I love Apple. They are so nice on the phone and in person! So I think we will go in tomorrow!

Thank you guys, so much!

 

[bettafan]

Yes to the MacBook Pro. A Great computer. Yes, there is financing available and student discounts available. Also, when you buy a new computer you can get One-to-One training for only $99.00 for a year. You have your own trainer and can study whatever you want to work on in your sessions. I bought a One-to-One membership when I bought my MacBook. Great, great stuff. You can also get iWork for only $30. Check this out on the Apple.com web site. The trainers are wonderful. I had no idea all the things my new Mac could do. Three years later, I am still learning lots of new things. (I think you can add a person to your One-to-One membership when you buy your new computer, too). If you can go to an Apple store in person, I would recommend that. Hands on, showing you how everything works and answering your questions. I am a definate Apple Fan.

 

[SweetPoison]

Thank you very much for your input! Now, is it true that Macs don't get viruses?

 

[DontUnderstandMyIpad]

Now, is it true that Macs don't get viruses?

No, that is a myth. iPad's on the other hand don't get viruses

Btw. if you were asking, whether anti-virus software is required, I spent ages searching for a free av program, coming from the Windows world thinking, there must be one, but ended up buying Norton. As the only free one was ClamXAV, an opensource av software and well, not too reliable. Though that was last year, perhaps some other options have appeared since than.

 

[DaveSt]

Now, is it true that Macs don't get viruses?

No, that is a myth. iPad's on the other hand don't get viruses

Btw. if you were asking, whether anti-virus software is required, I spent ages searching for a free av program, coming from the Windows world thinking, there must be one, but ended up buying Norton. As the only free one was ClamXAV, an opensource av software and well, not too reliable. Though that was last year, perhaps some other options have appeared since than.

I use Sophos Mac Home Edition which is free and works quite well. As far as I know there has never been a serious virus affecting the OS X platform, but there are vulnerabilities in OS X that are waiting to be exploited. I don't worry as much about getting infected when using a Mac but I still have protection just in case.

 

[Czevski]

MAC Defender is a new fake antivirus that the Mac might get. Kim Komando's newsletter is where I read about this. She also has a website and radio show. I did not check out the Mac free real antivirus programs she recommended.

 

[SweetPoison]

MAC Defender is a new fake antivirus that the Mac might get. Kim Komando's newsletter is where I read about this. She also has a website and radio show. I did not check out the Mac free real antivirus programs she recommended.

I love Kim! All the time I listened to her, I thought she was a man. Seriously. Doesn't she sound like one?

Then I went to her website and saw her!

 

[SweetPoison]

Now, is it true that Macs don't get viruses?

No, that is a myth. iPad's on the other hand don't get viruses

Btw. if you were asking, whether anti-virus software is required, I spent ages searching for a free av program, coming from the Windows world thinking, there must be one, but ended up buying Norton. As the only free one was ClamXAV, an opensource av software and well, not too reliable. Though that was last year, perhaps some other options have appeared since than.

I use Sophos Mac Home Edition which is free and works quite well. As far as I know there has never been a serious virus affecting the OS X platform, but there are vulnerabilities in OS X that are waiting to be exploited. I don't worry as much about getting infected when using a Mac but I still have protection just in case.

So there are anti-virus protectors for the Mac? Should she get one or will one come with it?

 

[tzimisce]

Check this out -- http://twitter.com/AppleRegentSt -- the tweet which begins: "I love prizing the £1000+ from a poor student..."

 

[SweetPoison]

Okay...I checked it out. And your point is? Am I missing the significance of that tweet?

 

[DaveSt]

So there are anti-virus protectors for the Mac? Should she get one or will one come with it?

i didn't get any anti-virus software with mine. She can just download the free version from Sophos or perhaps purchase a paid version on the Mac App Store if so preferred.

 

[Cschueren]

So there are anti-virus protectors for the Mac? Should she get one or will one come with it?

Been running without one for over 4 years and I am not worried. Until apples market share reaches more, then it wont be an issue.

It's about education, where not to go, what bad things look like.

Nothing can be installed without your password. Anytime you try and install a new program or even update the OS, it asks you. So if you are using trustworthy software and getting your updates from where you are supposed to, you will be fine.

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[SweetPoison]

So there are anti-virus protectors for the Mac? Should she get one or will one come with it?

i didn't get any anti-virus software with mine. She can just download the free version from Sophos or perhaps purchase a paid version on the Mac App Store if so preferred.

So there are anti-virus protectors for the Mac? Should she get one or will one come with it?

Been running without one for over 4 years and I am not worried. Until apples market share reaches more, then it wont be an issue.

It's about education, where not to go, what bad things look like.

Nothing can be installed without your password. Anytime you try and install a new program or even update the OS, it asks you. So if you are using trustworthy software and getting your updates from where you are supposed to, you will be fine.

Sent from my iPad using iPF

Thanks, guys! Appreciate it!

 

[biobunny]

http://www.apple.com/ca/students/mac/ this is the Canadian website though.

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[SweetPoison]

Thanks, Bunny for the link! My daughter says that the MBP is all over Sac State and that they are going to be selling the iPad 2 in the book store soon.