Adobe Photoshop ??

[rmh159]

How could s/he be selling these for so cheap? Doesn't make sense to me, but I am willing to take my chances...

Haha guess you got your answer. :er:

 

[FuddyDuddy]

Thanks for the heads-up. Wonder how he got such a high sellers rate?

Hello,

Something to do with selling a $600 peice of software for $25 perhaps. Although the seller shows a stock picture of the box in which the genuine article is packaged, nowhere does he state that he is offering a genuine version (ie not a copy) of the software.

I know of people who have installed copy software such as P'shop with a serial generation program and are quite happy. But then, they were not naïve enough to think they were buying a boxed version of the software.

Anyone want to buy a bridge...?

Regards

Fuddy

 

[JTHphoto]

i use elements 4.0 because it came with my 20D. i'd recommend it, but i haven't used CS/2 either... so i don't have anything to compare it with. like they said above, you can always upgrade later... but at $600, my free elements is working just fine for now!

 

[Janet80]

So the "real" version is Photoshop CS? And the only difference is some small features and that this one can't do curves?

 

[rmh159]

So the "real" version is Photoshop CS? And the only difference is some small features and that this one can't do curves?

I can't speak on the curves but the "real" version would be CS2 now. CS is the older version (version 8) and CS2 is the current version (version 9). Not sure when Adobe would plan a new PS.

 

[bytch_mynickname]

Thanks for the heads-up. Wonder how he got such a high sellers rate?

I would have to agree with Fuddy, selling the software so cheap and it actually being completely usable, some don't care that it isn't the boxed version. I kind of figured it was too good to be true and that it would be a copy and I was willing to take the loss of $25. I emailed them and they replied back saying that it is the same as buying the boxed version for $600 and I don't need to be worried about getting in trouble for using it. It is a 'back-up' copy so I am authorized to use it. That may be true but what would happen when I don't have the original when the feds come

I think they are going to refund my money, which is an added bonus. I don't think I will install this but I guess I have it if I decide to do it. I know the illegal use of software is not allowed to be discussed here but is this actually illegal? I would assume so but the seller is assuring me that it isn't. Oh well, you win some, you lose some. This would bea great deal for someone who doesn't have morals, maybe morals is too strong of a word here. I guess I am just too much of a 'wimp' to take the chance.

 

[Arch]

I know the illegal use of software is not allowed to be discussed here but is this actually illegal? I would assume so but the seller is assuring me that it isn't.

Yes its illegal..... when you buy a new copy of PS you have the right to load it on your computer...... and a secondary computer..... but then you shouldn't be able to activate the licence on any other computer.
The fact that he is selling it with a keygen instantly means its illegal..... but your right, some people wouldn't mind...... the chances of being caught are slim.......
however i'v heard that if you use the software professionally, as i do in design...... it is possible for someone to tell if the file has been created with unregistered software....... and obviously you cant do online updates.

 

[D-50]

You get what you pay for. If it works use it by all means but anything that is selling for less than 1/20th of the list price is suspect.

 

[bytch_mynickname]

...and obviously you cant do online updates.

It says in the auction description that you can do online updates?? I read the installation instructions and it says this, "All this may sound complicated, but it is really very simple and is exactly what you would have to do (using the phone or internet) if activating with Adobe themselves."

So does that mean it wouldn't be registered with Adobe? If not how could it be updated online? That would also lead me to believe that it is legal (assuming I didn't know better, which I do.) Sorry to have so many dumb questions and to have hijacked this thread but it amazes me how some people couldbe, I could only imagine how much trouble those people could get into for selling these "back-up" copies, it actually ticks me off. I can't believe there are so many people that pay full price for a program then there are the people out there that do this.

I don't mean anything agaist anyone who may be using software like this, that is your personal choice. Me, I don't think I could do it, even though the risk is small, it isn't small enough for me. I think I will just call up my University bookstore and see how much they sell it for and go from there, I may end up buying a boxed version off of ebay. I know I will be paying a heck of a lot more but my piece of mind is worth that in my opinion.

 

[Aelfwyn]

I very much doubt you can do online updates with a hacked version, even if it is sold with a keygen.

I think there is a loophole in the law that allows for that to be done legally, but I'm not entirely sure.

 

[Arch]

Thinking about it, with some dodgy versions of software you are 'suppose' to be able to get online updates...... this may be one of them.
There are several websites which offer a 'download legit software' service. You then pay for the privilege of downloading the software at a cheap price..... there's one here in the UK offering PS CS2 for 29.95!...... the idea is you get the software with no box, manual, warranty, support etc..... and some claim to have distribution rights...... im not convinced tho :mrgreen:

 

[bytch_mynickname]

Thinking about it, with some dodgy versions of software you are 'suppose' to be able to get online updates...... this may be one of them.
There are several websites which offer a 'download legit software' service. You then pay for the privilege of downloading the software at a cheap price..... there's one here in the UK offering PS CS2 for 29.95!...... the idea is you get the software with no box, manual, warranty, support etc..... and some claim to have distribution rights...... im not convinced tho :mrgreen:

This sounds like where I got my version from. They are from the UK and it cost about $25. I didn't get anything other than a cheesy CD and a tiny paper that said the installation instruction are included on the disk. So if that is the case, that they have distribution rights, does that make it ok? I would assume no since it was sold with a key gen.

In the instructions, it says to use the key gen to get a SN and then you have to install it and then when you are asked to register it you say you want to do it by phone. It gives you a number that you apparantly would have to give to adobe when you call, you put that in the keygen and it gives you a number back and that is what you put in for the registration code. I am guessing the number that the keygen gives would normally be given by adobe to put in. I don't understand how the numbers would work with adobe if they weren't real. I mean the registration thingy from adobe gives you the numbers that you have to tell adobe when you call and then the keygen gives you the numbers that you put in the field that gets sent back to adobe. I am so freakin confused! Is there a way this could be legal? The seller said it was but they are trying to sell product too. Grrr....

 

[markc]

Loopholes can pop up, like in the case of Russia and AllofMP3.com, but in places like the USA, Canada, and the UK, they get those locked down pretty tight. If one pops up, it doesn't last for long. Guys like this try to convince people it's legit, but it's not. Simply put, they are trying to make money off other people's hard work. Personally, I'd turn him in, as least to eBay. Wait until you get your money back, though.

 

[bytch_mynickname]

Loopholes can pop up, like in the case of Russia and AllofMP3.com, but in places like the USA, Canada, and the UK, they get those locked down pretty tight. If one pops up, it doesn't last for long. Guys like this try to convince people it's legit, but it's not. Simply put, they are trying to make money off other people's hard work. Personally, I'd turn him in, as least to eBay. Wait until you get your money back, though.

Trust me, I have thought about turning them in. I do not want to though if there is any chance that it is leagal. Besides, I have a hard time being a tattletale. If someone else wants to turn them in, have at it. I have been on contact with them telling them how dissappointed I am and I am sure if they got in trouble now, they would suspect it had something to do with me and they have all of my information. Not saying anything would happen but I am not a risk taker. I will not use the disk so I feel I am doing my part, If they do give my money back that would be even better as then they wouldn't be making money off of me. I am appalled that something like this could even go on. Surely ebay would notice something isn't right.

 

[magicmonkey]

I have a friend who uses a dodgy copy of photoshop CS2, it's fully featured and does download updates fine so yours probably would as well. Having said that, if you're going to use the software as much as other photographers do then you should really buy the full version. Why not trial the one you have at the moment and use it to decide if you want to pay for the full version, then you're morally in the clear

I must say that I found it a bit annoying to see my mate using a free, fully featured version when I'd forked out a ridiculous amount of money on the original!