Today Apple announced that a small number of their video iPods shipped with the Windows RavMonE.exe virus. Apple says, “As you might imagine, we are upset at Windows for not being more hardy against such viruses, and even more upset with ourselves for not catching it.”
Now, I love Apple. I try to avoid all things Microsoft. I’ve turned down job offers because they wouldn’t let me work on a Mac. I used to invite friends over to watch Steve Jobs’ keynote addresses. I’m insane. I fully admit it.
But this is a low blow, a cheap shot. Apple should be classier than this. Their brand exudes classiness. Why muck it up with a jab at Microsoft? (It may be a Windows virus, but it was shipped from the factory on Apple’s product.) The worst part is, it was utterly unnecessary. By calling it what it is–a Windows virus–Apple has already sullied the Microsoft name plenty. In fact, they mention “Windows” no fewer than sixteen times in their announcement. That should have been more than adequate.
Apple should be embarrassed.
For those of you who own one of these infested iPods and use a Windows box, be sure to run your virus software. (You do have virus software, right?) Mac users, sit back and relax. Enjoy one more reason why you made the right choice when you bought a Mac.
Teresa Torres
Product Manager
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