Re: How many of you...
One of the reasons I resort to grabbing software for free online is because I'm a student and I have limited funds. Some of the software that I need such as the OS, MS Office, Adobe Photoshop & Acrobat, etc. are mad expensive.
If I start purchasing these software, I'd be on streets in no time.
However, once I become financially stable, I do plan on purchasing most of the software, insha'Allah as I do feel bad just taking them from the net.
Nonetheless, I try my best to always purchase the OS, NAV and MS Office. I find it vital because MS's software keeps coming up with serious security holes/problems and that could only be fixed by downloading patches from their website. Often times this can't be done because of the use of illegal keys and cracks.
Oh... while speaking about purchasing software. I'm using original Windows Key as it came with the laptop. NAV, I got it from a friend, which I burned so alhamdulillah no worries there. However, my MS Office is running on pirated KEY. I've been thinking of purchasing an original one, but not sure if they're coming out with a new version soon. If such is the case, then I'd like to wait.
Also, are there any members here who get software on discounts, so that students like myself can contact them to purchase software at a discounted rate?