-=PCTechTalk=- Re: 4 everybody who lives outside exUSSR
- From: Master NetLord <NetLord@xxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 22:43:36 -0400
Linda,
Fair question............
I would contact the social services department where I lived. Almost all of
them will provide training for free (including computer training). If that
didn't work, I'd try either local schools or the Library. Another thought
would be to buy the software from a used software store.....where i could
legally buy an older version for pennies on the dollar. Lastly, I ask to use
the friends computer rather than ask my friend to be an participant to stealing
software. After all, what kind of friend would I be if I asked my friend to
steal for me??
To be clear, we're not talking about trial software, or even MP3 files where
someone own's a file and gives it away. I've tried many a software program --
I do it all the time. There is a significant difference between "trying
software" with the intent to purchase it after a reasonable period of testing,
and knowingly hacking software to circumvent the registration......or buying
software that is known to be illegally copied, as the original poster
suggested. Doing the latter is NOT legal, or morally justified, particularly
for the reason given.....they can't afford it and still go drinking and buy
music????
Anyway, I suspect talking this issue will only serve to annoy people. I
suppose I should be a good moderator and stop preaching and move the topic back
to computer and software issues <G> I will say that you will not find any
software on my computers that is not either legal trial software, or registered
software. The only exception I have is MP3 files. I personally believe there
is much room for interpretation on that issue, and so do many others. FRankly,
If I download an MP3 file and like it, I buy the album (and others by the
artist). If I don't like their music, I dump the MP3 files.
Regards from the
"Keyboard Cowboy",
Master NetLord
,,,,,
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Cincinnati, Ohio
Scottsdale, Arizona
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Friday
07/12/2002
10:22:32 PM
On Fri, 12 Jul 2002 15:54:33 -0400, Linda F. Johnson wrote:
>
>Funny...we are having a similar discussion in my Office
>group....must be the weird weather
>
>But in my group, I just posed this question.....I'd be interested in
>people's answers:
>
>Scenario: You are a single mother. You have three young children.
>Ex-husband's a deadbeat. You've supported the kids for years being
>a receptionist in a small company. You lose your job through no
>fault of your own. Social services is breathing down your neck to
>get a job or they will remove your kids from your home. You don't
>want to go on welfare. You want to hold your own. You go on
>interview after interview to find work, but every job requires that
>you pass an Excel test. You don't even own Excel. A friend says
>"Hey. I have Excel.
>I'll burn you a copy so you can learn it."
>
>What would YOU do?
>
>Linda Publisher ~ ABC ~ All 'Bout Computers Owner ~ Linda's Computer
>Stop http://personal-computer-tutor.com FREE MS Office eBook
>Tutorial http://personal-computer-tutor.com/library.htm
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:pctechtalk-
>bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Master NetLord Sent: Friday, July
>12, 2002 1:50 PM To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject:
>-=PCTechTalk=- Re: 4 everybody who lives outside exUSSR
>
>
>I simply can't resist this...............
>
>First, let me say I appreciated your candor in explaining why you
>choose to steal software. What I'm about to say applies to anyone
>who steals software, not just you personally. My comments reflect
>my morals, the way I was raised and choose to live -- it has nothing
>to do with my income or country of birth. My comments have to do
>with what I believe is right or wrong, no matter where you live or
>how much money you make.
>
>I don't care what your income, or country is -- to steal is wrong!
>You steal from people who work hard to produce the software, and are
>entitled top be paid for their efforts. Remember too, that you are
>not stealing from rich Americans. Much of the software today is
>written in countries where the income levels are much lower than the
>US --
>countries like China, Taiwan, India, and RUSSIA!! You, quite
>frankly, may ultimately be stealing from your own neighbors.
>
>If you doubt stealing is wrong, let me turn the tables and create a
>situation that you might be able to easily relate to. If someone
>breaks into your apartment tonight and steals your computer, and is
>caught with the computer................will it be OK with you that
>the person stole your computer if his/her excuse is he only makes
>$200-$300 per month??
>Will you accept that excuse and let him take your computer because
>he can't afford to pay for one himself?? Will you understand that
>he wants to spend his money on clubs and music, and CHOOSES to steal
>your computer???
>
>If you cannot afford to buy a given software, then buy a software
>that's cheaper.....or use freeware. In your explanation, you say
>your income buys " apartment, car, food, clubs, music etc.".
>Perhaps the issue is what your personal priorities are. Perhaps you
>ought to give up going to clubs....or music, so you can afford to
>buy your software......but PLEASE don't give up your integrity and
>honor by stealing software.
>
>I now return you to your regularly schedules PCTechTalk
>list.................... >8-P
>
>Regards from the "Keyboard Cowboy", Master NetLord
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