There’s a great article out at MacObserver today with valid reasons on why Mac’s are more secure than windows. The article goes on to explain how BSD Linux is one of the major factors on why Macs remain virus-free.

“The core of Mac OS X is BSD Unix, and that OS has been around for two decades in open source form, inspected by all concerned. That’s why Mac OS X is more secure than Windows, according to InfoWorld.”

Since switching to OS X, I’ve felt more secure, this is due mostly to the make-up of the OS, on Linux the one major cause of attacks is the lack of maintenance and upgrades. It’s these vulnerabilities that are constantly searched for by attackers, so always remember to keep your distribution updated. This is truth for Mac OS X as well, regular updates downloaded via Apple, utilizing the Software Update feature on Macs, will keep your computer safe and free of malicious attacks.

Overall, my experience has been positive with Mac OS X. I find that I’m much more proficient in my daily work activities and I find myself leaving the office earlier than usual, due to that proficiency. I utilize parallels software with Windows XP, primarily to access Internet Explorer for css compatibilities, other than that, I’m 98% windows free and loving it.