Use a pirated version of this program, have your system wiped clean

[sparkyclarky]

Actually, it's be nigh impossible to get an illegal version of his software and not know it. First of all, Pocket PC apps have a much smaller market share and thus don't have quite the same level of piracy. Second of all, when you purchase his software he actually generates a custom key for you and e-mails it to you. I'm not quite sure if I agree with his methods, but I sincerely doubt anyone is going to get burned on this except for people doing actual piracy, because of the way that his software registration process works.

 

[AnitaPeterson]

Originally posted by: tfinch2

Originally posted by: AnitaPeterson

Originally posted by: tfinch2

Originally posted by: AnitaPeterson
people almost unanimously hate virus writers... how's this guy any different?

Man if you can't determine the difference between what this guy is doing and what a virus script kiddy does you must be pretty STUPID!

For a Golden Member, you are a trifle impolite.
OTOH, if I look at your join date, things become a bit clearer. How old are, anyway, 16?

Do you support pirating software? Looks like the only people that will be affected if everything works out are the ones who do. A virus writer does not offer beneficial software that actually has potential to make people's lives easier and more productive. While I don't know how great this guy's stuff is, he is offering a legit software package available to paying customers. Comparing this guy to a virus writer is like comparing apples to oranges.

BTW, I'm 20. Got a prob?

1. Step away from computer
2. Take deep breath
3. If aggressivity persists, repeat steps 1 & 2.
4. Even if I support software piracy, that is my own choice. "Got a prob?"
5. http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=33&threadid=1510493
6. I still don't see how implementing distructive codes in software, liable to ruin other applications that may be totally legit, and/or irreplaceable documents, is not akin to planting a Trojan horse on somebody's machine.
7. Calling someone names - especially if (s)he wasn't even directly talking to you, much less insulted you - is bad taste in both real life and on the internet. If you got something to say, be civilised. Otherwise, your stay here will be short.
8. If you still have something to say, go to 1.

*edited* for slight confusion over date abbreviations

 

[tfinch2]

I don't see what Ubisoft has to do with this thread. Their plan for copyright protection sucks.

Seems like I've already been here for one year. Might want to check the Hot Deals, might find that calendar on sale.

 

[AnitaPeterson]

Three minutes too late for a snappy comeback.

 

[HardcoreRobot]

i think that bs. if they want to make sure their program isnt used illegally thats their perogative, but to screw the entire system is too much

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: sparkyclarky
Actually, it's be nigh impossible to get an illegal version of his software and not know it. First of all, Pocket PC apps have a much smaller market share and thus don't have quite the same level of piracy. Second of all, when you purchase his software he actually generates a custom key for you and e-mails it to you. I'm not quite sure if I agree with his methods, but I sincerely doubt anyone is going to get burned on this except for people doing actual piracy, because of the way that his software registration process works.

I guess it would depend on how it's pirated. If it's distributed as a cracked program, and you don't have to enter the key, it's very possible that someone could just assume it was freeware. Especially since Pocket PC apps are less commonly known. Everyone knows if they're pirating Microsoft Office, not everyone would know this guy's program is commercial software. Chances are they would know based on where they got it from, but pirate or not, I don't think it's right to wipe out everything on the person's PocketPC.

 

[dgevert]

Guess someone decided to take Valve's nazi-esque tactics to their logical conclusion...

 

[Looney]

I don't see how this can be legal. If somebody installs it, then he has a right to disable HIS program or erase HIS program, but he has no right to fubar the entire system. What if somebody gives this program to somebody else either purposely knowing it's malicious without a proper key, or doing it ignorantly because they don't know it fvcks with your system (maybe he suggested it to somebody else to try it before buying it)? The innocent person could install it, and the next thing they know, their system is wiped?

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: Hardcore
I don't see how this can be legal. If somebody installs it, then he has a right to disable HIS program or erase HIS program, but he has no right to fubar the entire system. What if somebody gives this program to somebody else either purposely knowing it's malicious without a proper key, or doing it ignorantly because they don't know it fvcks with your system (maybe he suggested it to somebody else to try it before buying it)? The innocent person could install it, and the next thing they know, their system is wiped?

How much schooling do you have to go through to be a lawyer in Bulgaria?