Are you using legit/licensed program in your personal computer/laptop?

[cybeercrime]

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Hi istoryans! I have several questions to ask:

1. Are you using legit programs to run in your computer like MS office, games, photo/video editor (like adobe), anti-virus and/or your OS like windows 8.1? Tell me why or why not do you have to use legit program.
2. Were you able to use same program both legit and not and spot the difference performance wise?
3. Is it gonna damage your computer if you use fake programs?
4. Which important program is worth purchasing and which is not? (Personal use/student)

[emailroy2002]

I now use opensource application.

except for adobe products its one of a kind, no opensource that match its power. I can't buy its expensive I use trial or the old version my company gave me cd.

but for office works, company is providing business licences so its legit.

[cybeercrime]

bitaw and I noticed that latest adobe programs are into limited time use only and they're not selling programs for permanent use. I kinda wanna purchase but the monthly/annual purchase is so impractical since I'm not really making money from using those adobe to patch up the expense of buying or renewing it but there are really times from school although i'm medical course, i need photo/video editors too.

[vern]

bitaw and I noticed that latest adobe programs are into limited time use only and they're not selling programs for permanent use. I kinda wanna purchase but the monthly/annual purchase is so impractical since I'm not really making money from using those adobe to patch up the expense of buying or renewing it but there are really times from school although i'm medical course, i need photo/video editors too.

If you aren't a professional, you do not need most of the Adobe programs. There are open source alternatives.

[X]

I'm using GIMP for my photo editing and Blender for my 3D design and animation. both are awesome open-source programs. I love it!

[salbahis]

opensource baby...

[cybeercrime]

@vern actually yes. i basically need photoshop and video editor and idk if it really worth a purchase or not since I barely use them as medical student.

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@salbahis bisag anti-virus bro? i'm changing my hard drive soon kay ang health niya is like 19% nalang or less nya due to bad sectors like kanang mga virus ba. Mao na ang gi ingong accdg sa greenvalley nga nag diagnose. I'm worried if after changing ba kay basin if opensource akong anti-virus, dali na pod ma daot akong hard drive due to virus.

[X]

nonsense. bad sectors are caused due to physical damage while viruses are opposite. you need a little research and experience mr.medicine.

[salbahis]

@salbahis bisag anti-virus bro? i'm changing my hard drive soon kay ang health niya is like 19% nalang or less nya due to bad sectors like kanang mga virus ba. Mao na ang gi ingong accdg sa greenvalley nga nag diagnose. I'm worried if after changing ba kay basin if opensource akong anti-virus, dali na pod ma daot akong hard drive due to virus.

there are opensource anti-virus and there are free AV, but most of the time i go for 100% opensource means from OS to application...

[superidol]

OS =Legit
Ms office = Legit
Games = :hopeless: Pirated :hopeless:
Photo Editing Software = Open source

qng wlay free OS and Ms office aqng laptop pag palit.. sa pirated ghapon ko mo choose. . #pureEvil hehehe