What do you all think about piracy? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 week ago by darkguyman@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/opensource@lemmy.ml

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Pirated and OS software are different things, obviously. But would you prefer one over the other? I'm thinking of switching to both OS software AND pirated software. Just want opinions and tips from this community.

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[-] sawyer@lemmy.ml 28 points 1 week ago

people will hate about this, but as long as you didn't installed malware, and you blocked pirated software with firewalls (simplewall:https://github.com/henrypp/simplewall), you can have "privacy" because it never connects to internet and you don't give anyone information. so shoot for it if you want.

[-] FMT99@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

Far be it from me to criticize people pirating this software but after some period of adjustment I'm very happy with the open source alternatives to most of these.

[-] mamotromico@lemmy.ml 1 points 5 days ago

Nowadays I’ve transitioned from all adobe software, but I’d be lying if I say I don’t miss them. Photoshop in particular is so good to use.

[-] FMT99@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

That's fair, in all honesty it's a great tool. But in the end it's not worth it.

[-] darkguyman@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 week ago

Yeah tbh I don't actually use adobe products at all. I only want windows and games so that's why I asked this question in the first place, piracy also included of course.