Apple pushes first ever automated security update to Mac users

I like OS X too. I got a free year of a paid AV for it but it never detected anything. Well nothing is ever found on my Win systems either, maybe because I'm very cautious. I never allow JavaScript and plug-ins for all sites by default for example.

I really like the OS X possibility to limit installs to only those from the Mac App Store, or + "identified developers" if you want. That's another huge difference between Apple and others. They do a great job reviewing new apps/versions before they're accepted and made public. The review process may take a while which sometimes can be annoying if you're waiting for a critical update, but it's a small price to pay for security.

Yes it's more expensive but IMHO worth it.

I remember trying out alternatives to Safari on OS X and found that some browsers have two versions, an AppStore version and a direct download with more features. That kind of put me off using the AppStore for some of the more important apps, figuring that direct downloads from the developer website must include more features that Apple, for some reason, doesn't allow in the store.

The first app like that I've come across was the Sleipnir browser: beautiful piece of software on the Mac.

Tookeri said:

Yes it's more expensive but IMHO worth it.

Its worth doesn't really matter when you simply just have NO way to afford it. Ever. *sigh*