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I've pirated various versions of Windows to downgrade it to attempt to get a computer working.
The computer I was working with has a full Windows license. Windows just refused to work.
It's also really useful for obtaining compatibility, but that's a much weaker argument, because one could see the incompatibility as part of the price.
Often unintentional pirated versions have a wider platform support than non-pirated versions.
I used it to test ms office on Linux and discovered that while the office installer doesn't work, the important software behind it(Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.) does.(I don't even use ms office, but I wanted to learn how to use winetricks)
Same is true for Photoshop(although there is a non-piracy workaround involving a windows vm)
Also according to Sam Altman it's justifiable when you use it to make cool stuff.
Last edited by Mezron on 8 October 2024 at 6:29 pm UTC
In the second case, I think there is a gray zone when it is understood that you can use a pirated version of a software (with a ten of thousand of euro pricetag) while finalizing the buying of the license because de company in the receiving end of 50 000 bucks will not complain.
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Shift away from "purchasing" and "owning" to "paying for something you enjoyed" and so-called pirates become dicks who don't want to contribute, as opposed to clever consumers going for the superior products at lower prices.
On the flip side, any developer/publisher that claims the right to restrict how we peruse the various media is a filthy cultural pirate that deserves to have every bit of their production "stolen".
Disclaimer: this is neither legal nor ethical advice. If you get into trouble for acting according to this philosophy, that's on you.
Last edited by emphy on 9 October 2024 at 2:45 am UTC
Great way of selectively quoting out of context, I applaud your great righteous misreading skills. ^_~
Last edited by emphy on 10 October 2024 at 6:21 am UTC