Dale, What is the basis for your assertion (other than the possibility - which has always existed, but never materialized due to the Mac's miniscule market share)? Why would virus-writers be more motivated now to write viruses capable of infecting the Mac? Best, Henry Quoting Dale Gardner <drgardner at mac.com>: <<<Snipped>>> > There is little risk > from > virus infection on the Mac, but that will change - sooner, rather than > later > I expect.