At the risk of displaying my absolute ignorance, I would say that Macs with G3, G4 or G5 cpus are VERY low risk of virus. Most virus programs run on Intel processors and live in DOS/Windows environments. Most virus programs are tiny and so not very smart. Thus they probably won't be a problem for you.
If that is wrong, please educate me. On Feb 26, 2010, at 11:05 AM, Jonas Lopez wrote: > Question of contamination: virus defense, safety > > I have been asked to take a look at a computer that is suspected to have a > virus problem. Obviously, if there is no intercourse between this computer > and my Mac G4, then no potential issues would exist and I have safety to take > a look see. > > BUT, suppose I connect the Mac and the questionable computer to the same > Ethernet connection for access to the internet! Is there any defense for the > ethernet connection or is this just a foolish question of potential > contamination? > > QUESTION: Do I run any risk to my Mac and or the house ethernet with this > possible connection that provides an access point for a virus of unknown > existence and threat? > > Thanks. > JML > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for > those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power > Macs. > The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette > guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
