“My point is that this doesn’t make the ”other” systems better than Microsoft’s, but simply that nobody can be arsed to spend the huge amount of time needed to attack them.”
Not sure who mentioned ‘better’ but I’m pleased you also hold the view that there is an alternative to Microsoft which doesn’t have the problems with spyware, viruses etc.
It’s a matter of choice which route you take.
My posting was to make others aware that they don’t have to follow.
The computer geeks that you mention also included the Corporation’s which provide PC’c with their Spyware protection. The prize was offered about 10 years ago.
Several Corporations use a Mac up front as a sentinel to provide protection for their banks of PC’c, it’s a readily available safeguard. Most notable user: U.S. Army.