Larry,
It's not complicated. It's illegal. The site you posted is a haven for
software piracy. By your cavalier comments, I take it you would think it OK
to take my photos, or those of any other list member, and sell them as your
own. No big deal, go on with life.
It's NOT OK. And despite the high cost of Photoshop, I think the majority of
the list members would agree with me. Respecting the creater/publisher of a
well written and innovative software product, that raises the expectations
of each successive like product, is no different from respecting the eye,
the creativity and the expression of a photographic artist in his medium.
Stunning photography commands a price, if so marketed. So does world class
software. It's not complicated. It's respect. It's honor. It's ownership.
Perhaps you haven't thought of it that way. Give it a try. It's never too
late.
Mickey
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry" <halpert@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2000 1:13 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] Re Digital Vs Traditional Photography
> Why so complicated?? Get it off the web for free....use it....make great
> photos....go on with life.
>
> Larry
>
>
>
> "Michael P. Dodson" wrote:
>
> > on 12/23/00 4:50 AM, Gary Edwards at garyetx@xxxxxxxx wrote:
> >
> > > You're right, Hans. Adobe would experience a lot less Photoshop
piracy if
> > > they sold it at an honest price. Here are some other legal
alternatives:
> > >
> > You are so right. The other alternatives already mentioned are a better
> > deal.
> >
> > > Second-hand copies of the previous version from users who have
upgraded.
> >
> > Still not legal. The upgrade fee includes the original license. The
> > previous "owners" no longer hold a license to the earlier versions once
they
> > upgrade. They therefore have nothing to legally transfer to anyone
else.
> > Just because they have the old media (CD-ROM or floppy disks), that does
> > mean they still have a license to use it after upgrading.
> >
> > Michael
> >
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