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1. Comment - Apple Ships iPods with Windows Virus

   (Oct 19, 2006 - 10:14 AM)

   Hmmmmm, so MANY seemingly off-topic rants here...it's hard to know where to start.
   
   Let's make this simple:
   Apple does NOT get viruses -> True
   Microsoft DOES get viruses -> True
   Apple shipped a VERY POPULAR product (known to be used by many consumers that ALSO use Microsoft products) -> True
   
   So who is at fault?
   
   The consumer, for using the most popular OS available?
   The consumer, for using the most popular Mp3/Media Device available?
   
   No - not the consumer. The consumer is the victim.
   
   Back to the question - Who is at fault?
   I think it's obvious that the *responsibility* lies with Apple. They released the product - which contained the virus.
   Microsoft, because of it's popularity in the marketplace, becomes a target...not necessarily the fault of Microsoft. It's the nature of the system.
   
   Are Apple products affected? Most definitely.
   Should the customer beware? Most definitely.
   Has Apple (with it's attempt at SPIN) done anything that Microsoft (or any other mainstream company) would not have tried (in some form) - no.
   
   I wonder - what will be the impact on IPod sales in the next quarter? Probably minimal.
   
   As to the 'Microsoft is for idiots' comment - just showing your own lack of intelligence.
   
   Can anyone guess what OS *I* use? I don't *think* I've given it away in my comments.