Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below I have a question about computer software. At my university, we can purchase software programs very cheap at the campus book store. I belive that microsoft visual studio, which runs about $900, only will cost me ~30. Is it illegal for me to buy this software, and then resell the original software to someone at a higher price?
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MaGilicuti
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i don't believe its illegal, why would it be? and what do you care if it is? you are on a steriod website asking about that pussy shit?
MaGilicuti said:
How is my question pussy shit? Are you saying im a pussy, i'd like to see you outbench me magookie.
Im not here to talk shit, dont most uni's offer software so cheap? If so why dont more people make money off it, im sure im not the first person that can put 2 and 2 togeather and realize that i can make lots of money if im buying $1,000 software for $25 bucks.
MaGilicuti
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i'm not saying i'm stronger then you, i'm saying you are a pussy. completely different.
you are scared to sell software? you think microsoft is gonna find you? maybe thanks to this post they will. maybe the software isn't the exact copy? you should look into it. and who is gonna report you if you sell it? the person who bought it? fuck it i'm calling the police
you are scared to sell software? you think microsoft is gonna find you? maybe thanks to this post they will. maybe the software isn't the exact copy? you should look into it. and who is gonna report you if you sell it? the person who bought it? fuck it i'm calling the police
MaGilicuti
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you are gay
Puc
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it is an educational license. if you buy visual studio from the bookstore you are not legally alowed to sell anything that you write.
they would never prosecute a recreational user. Actually, i think my XP pro has an educational license on it.
BUT, if i do an ed visual studio enterprise, and they found me, FINES FINES FINES.
they would never prosecute a recreational user. Actually, i think my XP pro has an educational license on it.
BUT, if i do an ed visual studio enterprise, and they found me, FINES FINES FINES.
Puc
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they have different license keys. Also, now Microsoft uses a new copy protection where after 30 or so days the software makes a hash based on various settings in your system and sends it to Microsoft. This means if you move that software to another machine, you have to get Microsoft to give you permission. Also, if you modify enough of your current system (change the hard drive, video card, etc.) you have to get them to reactivate it also.
I Would say you would be fine if you paid cash, did not use your student id at the bookstore, and sold to people you KNOW would not rat you out if THEY got busted. Because, it is they who would get caught.
Chances are they would turn on you. You would be in violation of the license because i am sure it does not come with resale privileges. you would get fucked.
I Would say you would be fine if you paid cash, did not use your student id at the bookstore, and sold to people you KNOW would not rat you out if THEY got busted. Because, it is they who would get caught.
Chances are they would turn on you. You would be in violation of the license because i am sure it does not come with resale privileges. you would get fucked.
TheProject
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Pretty much what everyone else said on here. It's not legal.
Most of the time, Microsoft conspicuously marks the packaging and/or CD as educational, and not for resale.
That being said, the chances of you getting caught are pretty slim unless you start running some sort of major software piracy ring.
Educational copies get sold on eBay all the time.
Most of the time, Microsoft conspicuously marks the packaging and/or CD as educational, and not for resale.
That being said, the chances of you getting caught are pretty slim unless you start running some sort of major software piracy ring.
Educational copies get sold on eBay all the time.
naturally anabolic
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everything they said above with the following added....
fuck microsoft, there ability to manipulate the market and also force users to buy MULTIPLE copies of a software they purchese for self use is total bullshit, if im forking out 99$ for an xp upgrade then goddamn it i want to be able to use that upgrade as many fucking times as i wish, not bend over and take it in the ass from microsoft because they decided it was a way to increase revenue.
fuck microsoft, there ability to manipulate the market and also force users to buy MULTIPLE copies of a software they purchese for self use is total bullshit, if im forking out 99$ for an xp upgrade then goddamn it i want to be able to use that upgrade as many fucking times as i wish, not bend over and take it in the ass from microsoft because they decided it was a way to increase revenue.
Puc
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supernav said:
you know, the more i think about this, the more i think this analogy is shit. Software should not be compared to cars, it should be compared to books. You can buy a book, read it wherever you want, and burn it if you like. You cannot, however, make photocopies and sell them. Your book purchase does not give you the right to read in a public setting and charge an admission fee. It does not give you the right to script a screenplay.
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