Virus Protection?

rodney 2007 · 07-26-2007, 09:13 PM

I have a I mac G3 does anyone know if U need a virus protection on it and a search and dis troy program or and how to down load the site for msn messenger or yahoo? I know this is a bit different then a reg PC thanks Rod

rodney 2007 · 07-26-2007, 09:14 PM

also does anyone know for operation cd 9. what ever good or the 10. what ever?

trevor · 07-26-2007, 11:54 PM

[I have moved your questions to a new thread. They were not related to the thread that you had originally posted into.]

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Originally Posted by rodney 2007


	I have a I mac G3 does anyone know if U need a virus protection on it and a search and dis troy program or and how to down load the site for msn messenger or yahoo? I know this is a bit different then a reg PC thanks Rod

A reg PC? Windows is not regular, but I'm going to assume that you really mean a Windows PC.

No, you do not particularly need virus protection for your Mac, unless you are excessively polite and use it just because you don't want to pass viruses along to other computers that can be infected (in other words, to Windows computers). However, even that can be done by just using basic intelligence and not passing along e-mails with suspicious files that don't run on your computer, and turning on some basic macro virus protections in Microsoft Office (if you use that on your Mac).

I have no idea what a search and destroy program is.

The download site for MSN Messenger (which is now called Microsoft Messenger) is here: http://www.microsoft.com/mac/default...d=msnmessenger

The download site for Yahoo! Messenger is here: http://messenger.yahoo.com/mac.php

Both of these could have been easily found by you within seconds using a search engine such as Google.

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Originally Posted by rodney 2007


	also does anyone know for operation cd 9. what ever good or the 10. what ever?

I'm sorry, but it's very difficult to understand what you are asking. Please try to rephrase that, using a lot of words. Perhaps ask for help with phrasing the question from someone who knows English well.

Trevor

r-sparks · 07-27-2007, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rodney 2007


	I have a I mac G3 does anyone know if U need a virus protection on it and a search and dis troy program or and how to down load the site for msn messenger or yahoo? I know this is a bit different then a reg PC thanks Rod

I'm guessing you're a young fella and that you're posting from a mobile device. Far better to post from your computer with a proper keyboard

You don't need antivirus or antispyware software for OS X. However, I keep ClamXAV installed just in case. This is an open source antivirus program that's been ported to OS X. It works pretty well.

http://www.clamxav.com/

Bear in mind that it's not designed to do full system scans, which is kinda pointless for OS X. Instead it's best used to scan your Documents folder. Bear in mind too that it will uncover Windows viruses as well as any for OS X or even Linux/Unix. If it finds a virus the chances are it'll be a Windows virus, especially if it's attached to a MS Office file.

As for malware, you can use OSXrkhunter (http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/mo...&mode=feedback), another open source program that's been ported to OS X. However, it's a fairly technical program and every indication is that you're a beginner. Give it a try and treat it as part of your education. It's got to be said that OSXrkhunter is really designed for server malware, rather than desktop.

r-sparks · 07-27-2007, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rodney 2007


	also does anyone know for operation cd 9. what ever good or the 10. what ever?

Hmmm... I've run this through a few semantic analysing computers and I think what you're asking is, "I have a OS 9 disc, but my computer has OS X installed. Is there any need for OS 9 to be installed?"

If that is your question then, no, there's no need for OS 9 to be installed, unless you're a Mac old-hand who wants to run really old software that was never ported to OS X. Every indication is that you weren't born when OS 9 was in use.

rodney 2007 · 08-01-2007, 05:25 PM

well sorry for confusion but I am new to the G3 Mac and I did a search for messenger for I mac G3 no luck but I saw a reply here and please dont judge me I am new to this crap so I don't know heck all about G 3 I macs hahahaa

rodney 2007 · 08-01-2007, 05:34 PM

I also have virsion 10.1 so I dont know if any of the stuff U gave me will work?

Photek · 08-01-2007, 05:36 PM

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	well sorry for confusion but I am new to the G3 Mac and I did a search for messenger for I mac G3 no luck but I saw a reply here and please dont judge me I am new to this crap so I don't know heck all about G 3 I macs hahahaa

Rodney... your post arn't very clear, so apologies if my answer isnt correct.

To start off there are 2 versions of the Apple Operating System for the G3 iMac, OS9 (very old and discontinued) and OSX (new and upto date) The apps you want to run will depend on what version of Mac OS you are running. 10.1 was a very early version of OSX... it might be worth upgrading to Tiger to ensure all the best and current apps will work for you..

As for Messenger.... I presume you mean MSN Messenger.. you can download it here...
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/default...d=msnmessenger
on the right hand side their are various versions depending on the version of MacOS you are running.

what speed processor does your iMac have?

rodney 2007 · 08-01-2007, 05:43 PM

I am on version 10.1 and processor power PC G3 320 megs of ram

rodney 2007 · 08-01-2007, 05:44 PM

I checked out ebay for OS 9. some what and 10. some what Mac office said they may and may not work they suggested me not buy from them to buy from a mac dealer

Photek · 08-01-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rodney 2007


	I am on version 10.1 and processor power PC G3 320 megs of ram

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do you have the speed of the processor? it will be in 'Mhz'... if you cant find it... tell us the colour and if its a slot loading CD or tray loading.

also... why do you want OS9...?

ThreeDee · 08-01-2007, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Photek


	do you have the speed of the processor? it will be in 'Ghz'... if you cant find it... tell us the colour and if its a slot loading CD or tray loading. also... why do you want OS9...?

Probably Mhz, if it's a G3.

Photek · 08-01-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ThreeDee


	Probably Mhz, if it's a G3.

yeh sorry dude, stepping back in time here!

07-26-2007, 09:13 PM	#1
rodney 2007 Prospect Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12	Virus Protection? I have a I mac G3 does anyone know if U need a virus protection on it and a search and dis troy program or and how to down load the site for msn messenger or yahoo? I know this is a bit different then a reg PC thanks Rod

07-26-2007, 09:14 PM	#2
rodney 2007 Prospect Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12	also does anyone know for operation cd 9. what ever good or the 10. what ever?

08-01-2007, 05:25 PM	#6
rodney 2007 Prospect Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12	well sorry for confusion but I am new to the G3 Mac and I did a search for messenger for I mac G3 no luck but I saw a reply here and please dont judge me I am new to this crap so I don't know heck all about G 3 I macs hahahaa

08-01-2007, 05:34 PM	#7
rodney 2007 Prospect Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12	I also have virsion 10.1 so I dont know if any of the stuff U gave me will work?

08-01-2007, 05:43 PM	#9
rodney 2007 Prospect Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12	I am on version 10.1 and processor power PC G3 320 megs of ram

08-01-2007, 05:44 PM	#10
rodney 2007 Prospect Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12	I checked out ebay for OS 9. some what and 10. some what Mac office said they may and may not work they suggested me not buy from them to buy from a mac dealer