There was a slight kerfuffle in Mac-land as December began, when Apple released — and then withdrew — a technical note suggesting that Macintosh owners should get and use multiple versions of anti-virus software to protect their systems. The “KnowledgeBase” article was removed from Apple’s online services within 24 hours of its gaining media attention. The hubbub erupted because Macs traditionally have been viewed as relatively removed from the clutches of virus spreaders.
