"Dan" wrote
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:
: Don't get me wrong, I don't use anything but software that is legit and
: that
: I purchased. This doesn't mean that I don't understand and empathize
with
: those who don't.
: --
: Alias
:
: I see what you are saying Alias and I fortunately have never been so poor
: that I could not afford Microsoft products.

I have and it wasn't until I got a second hand computer with a pirated
version of Win 95 and Office 97 on it that I was able to change my economic
situation. I would call that surviving and nowadays is as essential as food,
clothing and shelter. YMMV but being as you've never been poor, you
obviously don't know what it's like and it ain't pleasant, especially if
you, like me, have children to feed, clothe and shelter.
--
Alias

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However, I still think taking
: is wrong in this sense and think that the thief should have to repay
: seven-fold when caught. It is not like we are talking about food,
clothing,
: and shelter which are the neccessities of survival. We are talking about
: computers which I still see as a luxury and a really nice tool. The same
is
: true of cell-phones. They are great but we can live without them. If
: someone carefully tracks all their spending and budgets their money then I
: believe the American Dream that they can prosper and have Life, Liberty
and
: Happiness. I think this can be true in Spain as well. Remember, to be
: faithful in much one must be faithful in a little and it is helpful to be
: faithful in what is anothers. Have a great day and thanks for sharing and
: helping me understand where you are coming from. I appreciate hearing the
: other side of debates.
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