Tony Morgan wrote:
> Richard Bonner <ak621@chebucto.ns.ca> writes

> >Joseph Fenn wrote:
> >> IMHO one reason is they are more imune to virus' problems as not enuff
> >> people around the www know how to kill the mbr of a MAC.
> >> Joe
> >
> >*** That will change with Macs that run on Intel chips. I would think
> >that any Mac that can run native Windows software would be open
> >to more viruses.
> >
> > Of course, as Macs regain their popularity, I can see more viruses
> >being written for them.

> I'd disagree on Macs regaining their popularity - which was originally
> based within the graphic-design and CAD industry's requirement for their
> much higher display resolution. Today the PC can match the Mac's display
> resolution. Couple that with the much wider choice of software (and
> resulting lower cost) and, IMHO, Apple have a difficult if not
> impossible task in catch-up.
> --
> Tony Morgan

*** I won't disagree with that, but their numbers apparently are up.

As for software, I am under the impression that Intel Macs can run
Windows (and presumably DOS) software natively so they'd have the same
variety available.

Richard Bonner
http://www.chebucto.ca/~ak621/DOS/