Your September 2005 report on personal computers had some weaknesses. The report started out saying "Security might not be foremost in your mind when you're shopping for a computer, but it should play a part in your decision." This seems to be in contrast to the bold headlines of that month's issue: "The odds are 1 in 3 that your computer will be damaged or trashed by viruses or spyware..." Wouldn't it seem prudent to put security at the very top of your list so that you might not become a statistic and waste your hard earned money? The article then goes on to say "Viruses and spyware are far more likely to target Windows PCs than Macs." Most any of your statisticians would easily agree since there are over 400,000 viruses that are designed to attack the Windows operating system while there is not a single one that has been found in the wild for the Macintosh OS X operating system. The technical assistant missed a an item when your report said "It's too soon to know however, whether new Macs will be more vulnerable to attack once Apple begins its switch to Intel processors, the type used in Windows PCs, next year." The fact is that viruses attack the weaknesses of an operating system, not a processor. Many operating systems use Intel processors but you don't hear about them have problems with viruses like you do with the Window's PCs. Lastly, the article says "Whether you opt for a Windows PC or a Mac, you should use antivirus, firewall, and antispyware programs." The truth is that every antivirus software program on the Mac has had multiple versions that have caused problems for Macintosh users while being installed on an operating system for which there are not viruses. Doesn't seem to make sense to me. And as for Spyware? This too is a non issue on a Macintosh. There are no spyware programs at this time on a Mac. -- <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Robert Ameeti Imagination is more important than knowledge. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>