Is MAS (Microsoft Activation Scripts) safe to use? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by fin@sh.itjust.works to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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I want to install MAS to my clubhouse's computer so I can share MS Office with our member, but I wonder if it's really safe.

Some people on Reddit say that it's a trojan

https://www.reddit.com/r/pchelp/comments/1crolj9/reinstalled_windows_10_and_windows_security/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/16rdsc4/regret_using_microsoft_activation_scripts/

They say that I can check the source code since it's open sourced, but I'm not sure. It's too complex, and downloading several files inside a script. I haven't checked yet but it can be downloading some blobs, idk.

Also the domain of the official page sounds suspicious... "mass grave"??

Edit: I use Debian btw

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[-] purplemonkeymad@programming.dev 9 points 7 months ago

I know what community this is, but is your clubhouse a registered non-profit? They can get 10 business premium licenses that include office at no cost on Microsoft 365. If you are worried about the activator it might be a less worrying route.

[-] fin@sh.itjust.works 2 points 7 months ago

registered non-profit

No, we're not. We're just a group of people in a university, lol

[-] purplemonkeymad@programming.dev 4 points 7 months ago

Also check what options you have with uni IT. Some unis have student access to paid software or if you are a uni club.

[-] darklamer@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 7 months ago

In all jurisdictions where I have personal experience, getting some "group of people" properly registered as a non-profit organization usually isn't too much of a hassle.