Knight' Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 That's right, I can honestly say I haven't downloaded any warez since I installed Linux. Why? Because there is no need! All the GNU software available to me has made me fully convert to Linux. The only time I do run Windows is in a VM, and that's for Studio MX 2004! (Sadly there aren't any good alternatives to Dreamweaver or Flash yet) But for everything else there are free alternatives, which all suit my minimalist taste (un-cluttered UI with powerful features). What I'm saying here, is that with the rise of Linux (deny it if you will), will mean a decline in illegal software sharing. This is because free in the Linux world doesn't mean less quality or ad-ware, quite the reverse. Just my view :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted September 4, 2004 Veteran Share Posted September 4, 2004 Odd. But now that you mention it, it does feel good to realize that I don't have anything illegal on my system, either. It's amazing, because in the Windows World, you hear so many of your friends and aquaintences mention how they used the same XP disk on all of their machines at home, or same with Office, or other programs that they "shared" with friends. :ninja: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krmathis Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Good boy! (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ootput Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Illegal software usually falls into the hands of the inept user. My Linux went from hobbyist platform to full scale production server because I'm able to work around any problems using the source code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccrf Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 using p2p programs to share free software will help revolutionize things. maybe it'll snowball, with more and more people switching to linux, and p2p helping distribute legal programs efficiently and quickly. that'd be cool` :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keito Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 You have to admit though some software pricings for windows based OS's are insane.. come on 400 - 500 $ for Photoshop O_O'' Luckily I got my copy from school, but I can't say i'm warez free just yet. (thinking of trying linux though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted September 4, 2004 Veteran Share Posted September 4, 2004 Knight' If you have Dreamweaver, it runs under Crossover Office. You can even download it to see if it works, then buy it if you like how it works. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight' Posted September 4, 2004 Author Share Posted September 4, 2004 (edited) @markjensen I'll check them out, if it's a reasonable price I may buy a copy, if not I'll wait for a port :whistle: Okay I'm sold, but they don't have MX2004 support :( Edited September 4, 2004 by Knight' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaKeY Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 You have to admit though some software pricings for windows based OS's are insane.. come on 400 - 500 $ for Photoshop O_O''Luckily I got my copy from school, but I can't say i'm warez free just yet. (thinking of trying linux though) Photoshop is a GREAT program and it IS worth the money... However, its aimed at professionals. There are many cheaper/free options for the casual user. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varsity Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 What I'm saying here, is that with the rise of Linux (deny it if you will), will mean a decline in illegal software sharing. This is because free in the Linux world doesn't mean less quality or ad-ware, quite the reverse. If all software was open source, there wouldn't be Paintshop or Doom 3 to pirate, because there would have been no way to finance their expensive creation. Free is good, but the world still needs the sort of projects that can't be done for love alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Allen Veteran Posted September 4, 2004 Veteran Share Posted September 4, 2004 I don't download any software. :shifty: :pirate: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Jones Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 If all software was open source, there wouldn't be Paintshop or Doom 3 to pirate, because there would have been no way to finance their expensive creation. Free is good, but the world still needs the sort of projects that can't be done for love alone. So true ! If developpers weren't paid for their programs, someday they will stop doing it. Writing open source code doesn't pay the "real life" bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtLENIN Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 That's right, I can honestly say I haven't downloaded any warez since I installed Linux. Why? Because there is no need! All the GNU software available to me has made me fully convert to Linux. The only time I do run Windows is in a VM, and that's for Studio MX 2004! (Sadly there aren't any good alternatives to Dreamweaver or Flash yet) But for everything else there are free alternatives, which all suit my minimalist taste (un-cluttered UI with powerful features). What I'm saying here, is that with the rise of Linux (deny it if you will), will mean a decline in illegal software sharing. This is because free in the Linux world doesn't mean less quality or ad-ware, quite the reverse. Just my view :) Ever heard of something called, games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veiva Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Some people don't play games much, like me. I can get Rollercoaster Tycoon 1/2 running in Linux via WINE. I use consoles for (games). And that's good! I've never had anything illegal on my computer even with Windows. :cool: But with Linux, it really doesn't have any costly software, and software on it (like WordPerfect 8.x) is extremely cheap (~$30) so thats good. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+M2Ys4U Subscriber¹ Posted September 4, 2004 Subscriber¹ Share Posted September 4, 2004 you have to strike the right balance of money for software some things are rediculously overpriced... I woul BUY photoshop if it were cheaper, but i can't afford it at the price it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkwell Bogtrotter Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 The one thing that keeps stopping me from using Linux is a messenger type proggy. Is there one that will run on linux and allow me to login to msn messenger? All me buddies are on that :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaKeY Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 The one thing that keeps stopping me from using Linux is a messenger type proggy. Is there one that will run on linux and allow me to login to msn messenger? All me buddies are on that :) No there is not one. There are several. http://gaim.sourceforge.net http://kopete.kde.org/ http://amsn.sourceforge.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivand Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 you have to strike the right balance of money for softwaresome things are rediculously overpriced... I woul BUY photoshop if it were cheaper, but i can't afford it at the price it is If you were a pro designer, then you'll be able to afford it :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny_C Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 You have to admit though some software pricings for windows based OS's are insane.. come on 400 - 500 $ for Photoshop O_O''Luckily I got my copy from school, but I can't say i'm warez free just yet. (thinking of trying linux though) Photoshop,Ilustrator,Premiere,3Dmax,Maya,Lightwave,are worth every $ invested. If you lived from using these tools,you will know it pays of in a few months in having them LEGAL. And that is the whole point,when going to market with something you produced,it is excpected to be produced with legal software. For instance AutoCad writes owner data in every dxf and dwg you make,so you send it with illegal code and loose the contest,and money you could of have made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted September 4, 2004 Veteran Share Posted September 4, 2004 good for you Personally, I dont want to use linux and cant use linux because of many program im using Matlab, maple, wingem, mathcad and other process eng. app ppl dont know and yes, these app cost a LOT! but they are absolutly necessary for me and there is nothing under linux that can compared with these... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chacho Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 The one thing that keeps stopping me from using Linux is a messenger type proggy. Is there one that will run on linux and allow me to login to msn messenger? All me buddies are on that :) i think there's a bit more than that stopping you from using linux... :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOGglee Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 If all software was open source, there wouldn't be Paintshop or Doom 3 to pirate, because there would have been no way to finance their expensive creation. Free is good, but the world still needs the sort of projects that can't be done for love alone. yep... that's what some people have to understand though :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaKeY Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 good for youPersonally, I dont want to use linux and cant use linux because of many program im using Matlab, maple, wingem, mathcad and other process eng. app ppl dont know and yes, these app cost a LOT! but they are absolutly necessary for me and there is nothing under linux that can compared with these... Ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rezza Veteran Posted September 4, 2004 Veteran Share Posted September 4, 2004 good for youPersonally, I dont want to use linux and cant use linux because of many program im using Matlab, maple, wingem, mathcad and other process eng. app ppl dont know and yes, these app cost a LOT! but they are absolutly necessary for me and there is nothing under linux that can compared with these... I've used maple 6 and matlab in linux before. Never tried the others you mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aem4162 Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 i'm not yet brave enough to make the switch :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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