'MacGuard' double-plus ungood, avoid

Anybody notice that the contact info has a zip code (43017)? The zip code is for Dublin, OH.

@mentalsticks: Wow, that's not racist...

that newspeak reference just made my day a whole lot better, thanks!

Is this a good condidate for a kill switch?

I can't see why anyone should be offended by Robert's comments... but then an arguementative moron is still an arguementative moron at any age.

The matter of fact is that older computer users are generally very easily agitated. The amount of time I have had to spend on the phone calming and soothing various older members of my extended family through various harmless IT situations is time I'll never get back. This is the simple truth, and I don't see how it is rude or derogatory to anyone.

"MacGuard has experienced significant growth in the last few years, becoming the world's fourth largest vendor of anti-virus software measured by installed user base."
Another funny one that they have become 4th largest!! that too in last 'few' years!

just emailed Mr. Paul Aspen..

"Hello Mr. Aspen,

I saw your piece of software on http://macguard.net/. I was just wondering which viruses does MacGuard look for? Last time I checked there were only 2 or 3 viruses for Macintosh computers, although I suppose I could count your software as a virus... Also, a quote from your site that makes no sense.. "Founded in 2008, with corporate offices in Europe, the US and the UK" and then going on to say "MacGuard has experienced significant growth in the last few years, becoming the world's fourth largest vendor of anti-virus software measured by installed user base. " These 2 sentences make no sense together? can you explain how effective your software is? Look forward to a reply.

Ben"

Still awaiting a reply.

Nice 1984 reference there guys. :P

I think that mainly has to do with alot of people think that Macs are impervious to viruses and malware. Even Apple itself suggests that you do NOT need any protection against malware, viruses and spyware. Alot of the *nix fans share this sentiment as well, which is naive and frankly, a little dumb IFAIC.

Get used to it guys. The Mac is gaining market share at a fairly rapid pace, and as it does, it becomes more and more of a target for software like this.

So yay, joy.. I guess not only can Mac users look forward to more Windows-esque sneaky software, but they can also look forward to equally worthless scanning software that doesn't do its job. Glee.

thank you for the newspeak