Apple recommending Anti-virus software?

Oh how the mighty have fallen.

For many years, Apple and their lackeys have been spouting off about Mac OS X's security and stability, which is, of course, complete fallacy, but it makes them feel good. On average, Mac OS X actually crashes with almost identical frequency, and on release, Vista was shown to have fewer security vulnerabilities than any Mac OS X release to date (worse, Apple is slow to patch those threats, and often just won't because they don't think they need to).

Another commonly spouted pile of rubbish regarding Mac OS X is that they don't need anti-virus software, because they're more secure.

No. Sorry. And even Apple is quietly recommending anti-virus software.

The difference between Mac OS X and Windows, really, is that Windows use is substantially more prevalent. They run on the same hardware, and use many of the same conventions. Virii for the Mac is rare not because Mac OS X is a better operating system, but because there's been basically no point in writing them. If you're trying to hurt people, or make money, why target a vast minority?

If a terrorist wanted to hurt the U.S., they're probably not going to do much damage by setting off a cherry bomb in Puerto Rico, are they?

Here's the deal. I use Windows, and I really don't have much against Mac OS X except I'm more comfortable in Windows, and prefer an environment that I have more control over.

I think it important to note, as I've done before. I don't hate Apple, or Macs. I hate the people that put Apple and Macs on ridiculous pedestals. Mac OS X is not perfect, nor is it superior to Windows. They both have their pros and cons.