However, I've been on broadband for seven years or more, without ANY virus, spyware or Trojan detection software at all, and nothing but the software firewall in OSX.

ZERO problems...

What's that worth to you? A few hundred dollars more than a Dell? For those that don't WANT to learn to be a geek, just so's you can post here and do some music with your computer, the Mac is looking more and more attractive (and the sales numbers reflect this) every day.

I am a musician, NOT an IT guy. I want a computer that is good for music and general stuff, and doesn't need constant vigilance to prevent malware from ruining your day. For now, Mac's are that computer...