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>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_common_misconceptions#Computing

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>Computers running Mac OS X or Linux are not immune to malware such as trojan horses or computer viruses.
>However, there is less malware in circulation for these operating systems because malware must be designed for a particular operating system, and Microsoft Windows is more common.[261]

Is this true? I thought it was because Linux is generally safer due to better admin/user system, package managers with trusted sources, free/open software and the generally more tech-savvy userbase. Similiar reasoning for Mac, I guess minus the open software, but they have the apple store with trusted programs
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Yes I think so
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>>54913620
>I guess minus the open software
You guess wrong
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>>54913620
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It has nothing to do with market share, it's becasue Windows doesn't have any means for authenticating packages, it just runs the .exe so it get's easier to run and spread malware, plus WinXP is still a thing.
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>>54913620

It may be a misconception but it's not common; Macs are outsold by proper computers 20:1
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>It has nothing to do with market share
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>>54913866
Nice ad hominen kid, you sure debuked all my arguments.
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