New to Mac - please help.

First of all, I didn´t really know where to post this, so here it goes..

I recently bought a MacBook, so my question is: Do I really need to download an anti-virus software? I´ve heard rumors that you don´t need an anti-virus software for Mac.

Thanks in advance.

First of all, I didn´t really know where to post this, so here it goes..

I recently bought a MacBook, so my question is: Do I really need to download an anti-virus software? I´ve heard rumors that you don´t need an anti-virus software for Mac.

Thanks in advance.

FpsRec

First of all why did you buy a mac? It's waste of money and yes you need an anti-virus software, the whole "OH MACS CAN NOT GET VIRA" is bullsh*t

Nobody NEEDS anti-virus, I don't have it and still don't have any viruses.

But why would you get a mac?

Thanks for the replies.

I got the Mac for school related reasons, and because it had a special school offer. So i got it pretty cheap.

[QUOTE="FpsRec"]

First of all, I didn´t really know where to post this, so here it goes..

I recently bought a MacBook, so my question is: Do I really need to download an anti-virus software? I´ve heard rumors that you don´t need an anti-virus software for Mac.

Thanks in advance.

ventnor

First of all why did you buy a mac? It's waste of money and yes you need an anti-virus software, the whole "OH MACS CAN NOT GET VIRA" is bullsh*t

Uh given that it works for OSx Avast! would be you best bet.

Uh given that it works for OSx Avast! would be you best bet.

ventnor

Microsoft Security Essentials... oh wait... :P

[QUOTE="FpsRec"]

First of all, I didn´t really know where to post this, so here it goes..

I recently bought a MacBook, so my question is: Do I really need to download an anti-virus software? I´ve heard rumors that you don´t need an anti-virus software for Mac.

Thanks in advance.

ventnor

First of all why did you buy a mac? It's waste of money and yes you need an anti-virus software, the whole "OH MACS CAN NOT GET VIRA" is bullsh*t

[QUOTE="FpsRec"]

First of all, I didn´t really know where to post this, so here it goes..

I recently bought a MacBook, so my question is: Do I really need to download an anti-virus software? I´ve heard rumors that you don´t need an anti-virus software for Mac.

Thanks in advance.

ventnor

First of all why did you buy a mac? It's waste of money and yes you need an anti-virus software, the whole "OH MACS CAN NOT GET VIRA" is bullsh*t

Having a mac pretty much nullifies most of the common viruses most pc users get. The only way your going to get a virus on your mac is if you go looking for one and clicking on any and every seedy link and going to various websites. I say your fine without it so long as you stick to your traditional websites and aren't dowloading pirated software. Otherwise firfox/gmail does a fairly good job of keeping viruses out even more so with mac. However if you really want to be careful i guess go with what other people reccomend.

Having a mac pretty much nullifies most of the common viruses most pc users get. The only way your going to get a virus on your mac is if you go looking for one and clicking on any and every seedy link and going to various websites. I say your fine without it so long as you stick to your traditional websites and aren't dowloading pirated software. Otherwise firfox/gmail does a fairly good job of keeping viruses out even more so with mac. However if you really want to be careful i guess go with what other people reccomend.

tutt3r