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Hamrad -

Another alternative would be to run both operating systems, but only use MAC when online. I know of people who have had viruses, but the new Vista operating system seems to be much less virus prone. I have been fortunate that I use two free spyware programs (spybot search and destroy and lavasoft's adaware - both free). My Internet provider provides antivirus software including email filtering for free (most do - Roadrunner uses CA, Comcast provided McAfee). And, I use Windows Firewall as well as the wireless router's firewall.

But, if you are running Mac O/S while online, you can't get a Windows Virus. Although, more and more viruses are targeting Apple.