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In article <Aug.7.15.00.09.1990.12840@dimacs.rutgers.edu> srm@dimacs.rutgers.edu (Scott R. Myers) writes:
>In article <1462fullerr@yvax.byu.edu> fullerr@yvax.byu.edu writes:
>
>> I am wondering why people pirate software.  Other than the obvious cost
>> advantages of pirating software what are some possible justifications for
>> piracy?  Please reply by e-mail.
>
>One possibility is to give software an honest test drive before
>deciding to give it any use.  If the product is worth while enough
>they will go ahead and purchase it.  I'll probably get flamed for that
>statement but lets face it, any worthwhile piece of software these
>days is worth the cost of the support you get from the manufacturer.

No reason to get flamed, because, if one discounts outright
dishonesty, wanting to try software out before bying is one of the
probable reasons.  As we all know, the concept of shareware came
from this notion.  Having seen much commercial, shareware and
(freeware) PD programs, it is fair to state that there are also such
commercial programs as turn out to be almost useless despite their
hype.  Nevertheless, it goes without saying that illegal copying
should be discouraged. 

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