From: hellsop_at_ninehells.com
Date: Fri Aug 19 2005 - 11:58:52 PDT
On Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 11:55:38AM -0700, Martin Joseph wrote:
>
> On Aug 18, 2005, at 9:56 AM, Tyler Regas wrote:
>
> > Apple may be a minority compared to Microsoft, but there are millions
> > of Mac users out there. The concept that Apple's small market share
> > protects it from virus writers is about as bunk as you can get.
> This isn't entirely right. There is something to be said for the wide
> spread inexpensive nature of windows hardware allowing it to get into
> the hands of more punky script kiddies. The fact that macs have
> traditionally been a premium item, does keep a certain element away,
> don't you think?
Educational discounts.
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