For years Mac lovers have been telling the world how the mighty word of Steve Jobs protects their Macs from dreaded viruses. Some would panic once in a while. Most simply looked to Steve Jobs for the claim of immunity. Certainly it is evidence of Apple loyalty that PC Virili writers are far too afraid of the wrath of Jobs to consider writing a virus for Mac OS X. Is that really the truth now? Perhaps someone changed his or her mind.

That’s because it is officially released via Apple.com that Mac books are immune no longer. Now all Apple computers have to be updated to remain safe from harm. So it looks like Apple has changed the tune that they are singing. They now admit that Mac books require help to protect them from Viruses (Virili). Yes, you read that accurately. Mac computers are now at risk just like the handy, dandy P.C. users. The world can feel the rumble of change. The Mac world is safe no more. Change is evident.

Things have really changed for the Apple user. Still, there is a crutch from Jobs’ team. It seems that Apple has now provided Snow Leopard users with anti-virus software for free. This of course must be to protect against Viruses (Virili) or even ‘worms’ since they still have ad campaigns against PC users. This has historically been their primary position of fame. They have advertisements that claim that Mac users are superior to P.C. users because they don’t have to worry about any viruses. The advertisement says that Mac users don’t worry about viruses. They won’t be able to stand by that any longer. It is time to change the song Jobs.

The Apple update is a free update for American users. Mac users in the United States can utilize the Safari browser to download the update. It protects the Mac from the Viruses (Virili). In a screen shot it is shown detecting a version of the RSS Plug Trojan horse that evidently cannot harm the Mac. Still, Apple is claiming that it is an update that is recommended to protect their beloved Apple computers. All of the Apple users will now have to be just as careful as everyone else. Well, except for the Linux users but that’s another story.

Everyone else in the world has to pay a fee to get the update. Which will obviously irritate the foreign Mac lovers. I guess Jobs figures that they already pay a higher rate for the hardware. So he must suppose that they will also succumb to the additional charges for the updates. Somebody really should inform Steve Jobs of better ideas for international relations. Perhaps Microsoft has not taught Apple anything regarding that subject. Someone could send a note possibly on how to “make friends and influence people”.

Now the truth is out there. It will now cost all the Non-American Mac users to get protection from Viruses (Virili). Mac books are Viruses (Virili) just waiting for those dreaded attacks. The world gasps in horror. The Mac user is Elite no more. Oh well, at least they still have the iPod. Which of course requires serious hassles to access your own music. The truth has come to light. It is a sad day Apple fans. Now you have to go through all of the same things P.C. users do. It will cost you more as well. At least you have an update. If you have the latest Safari browser and can get the update installed with the virus issues on your Apple then you can get your computer fixed. I can feel the smirk of the P.C. people right now. What a humbling time it is for the Apple community. All the “Apple Geniuses” must be at a loss. What will they say now? What is their claim to fame now? At least they still cost more money than any other computer. The Alienware computers do cost more than Apple computers. So that won’t work at all. It appears that Apple will have to really take a hard look at their marketing strategies. They are no longer disease-free. They cost a premium price as well. They are not good at playing computer games on. You can’t install Linux without voiding the warranty. Can Jobs tell us what they are good for?

Apple will definitely have to come with brand new advertising campaigns now. Perhaps something that softens the blow of the reality of their computers’ risk factors. Maybe Linux will take the lead now. Only time will tell. Change is a good thing normally. Apple users may not like the new change. Historically they have not had to worry. It really is a wonder at just how far Apple computers have come. Mac computer users have claimed to be disease free for so many years. Only time will tell us if our beloved Mac books are Viruses (Virili). At least there is a fix, for now anyway.