Why I use a Mac, anno 2006 3731

((..denials, evasions, and rhetoric omitted..))

I've worked on both Mach and BSD (which I gather you're aware are the roots of OS X). I'm aware of their virtues and pitfalls. Apple has done a bang up good job. It's very impressive.

But even Apple does not believe it's perfect.

"While no computer connected to the Internet will ever be 100% immune from attack, Mac OS X has helped the Mac keep its clean bill of health with a superior UNIX foundation and security features that go above and beyond the norm for PCs."

This is an accurate, informed, and safe atbreastude. They know what they're about. With a bit of luck, they'll protect you from yourself.

Of human engineering (your example shows you're a big dodgy on what the term means) consider this (from the same article):

"In order for software to significantly modify Mac OS X, you have to type in your pbuttword. You're the decider. You approve changes to your system."

This is an example of how Apple did the job right. It's also a statement that human engineering will be the easiest way to hack into a Mac.

Believe what you wish. It's your right. Fortunately, Apple isn't so naive.

- Bill