Question for macintosh users (if any) haha (in Off-topic)

I am looking for a new virus scan (I currently have Mcaffee virex but I don't like it.) Can anyone recommend a FREE virus scan that is actually decent for me I would appreciate it

Thank you

What do you want a new scan to do that your current one does not? What would you like to like better?

Well Mcaffee has a bad habit of when you get a virus it just tells you and then does nothing else. I want something that will deal with the virus if and when I get one.

I haven't seen an actual Mac virus since "The Worm" of 1996 - I don't even run virus software on my Macs anymore...

Macs are relatively virus/malware free, but there are exploits.

Here is an open source free virus scanner for OSX: ClamXav

Other than browser exploits and such, I have not heard of any real virii on OSX. I have been using a Mac for about 3 years now, and no problems at all simply running behind my NetGear router.

By the way, "virii" is not in the spell checker.

Hmm.... everything you say is true so yeah I really don't need one so I guess Ill just stick with what I have thank you for all your help.

Mushu: here is why that word is not in the spell checker.

Interesting. Indeed, "virii" is not in the online Webster dictionary at all! Learn something new every day!

I use a mac! Though I've never had to deal with viruses, there have recently been two worms (within a month) that if modified could cause major damage. One of my friends said there already was one that messed up Safari.

The virus-free mac age is coming to a close...

Most recent exploit comes through iChat, and is pretty ruthless. So I think it pays to be safe. As said before, that carefree Mac using time is coming to an end. It had to happen someday, and best to be prepared.