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GodBlessAmerica · Nov 14, 2005, 03:21 am

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Quote by: Son of Belial

That isn't proof. I could accuse you of owning something illegal, then turn around and say "Oh, they must have gotten rid of them when they saw us coming." Unless we can prove it though, we can't do anything.

Right, the absence of a hard drive is not proof that would hurt you, which is why someone with something to hide would either dump the computer, or at least destroy by hand the old hard drive and get a new one in an old computer you still want.

Regarding a computer with a HD.
This is not like the irrational jury nullification with OJ, here there is an acceptable level considered proof with computers that can't be denied.
Most are behind some kind of locked door and would have only a few people accessing it.
Some are behind doors and with passwords where one person has access.

The hard drives of computers have convicted several crooks, terrorists, pedophiles and so on.

Compugasm · Nov 14, 2005, 05:39 am

As mentioned, business write off the cost of software, and hire those with experience. They will not hire any boob off the street, and train them to be a graphic artist. I could argue that many of us "professionals" wouldn't have the jobs we do, without pirated software. Often, the software totals around $5k. Simply no way to gain proficientcy with these programs with trial/student versions, when they take years to gain sufficient skills. Even upgrade prices are out of reach for those learning. I have a friend in Thailand who's told me he bought one copy off all the software he needs, then simply distributes it to every computer on the network of 150 employees. So I think if they crack down too hard on the American market, they'll drive away their own customers.

Nov 14, 2005, 05:39 am	#42 (permalink) (top)
Compugasm Son of X51 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,780	As mentioned, business write off the cost of software, and hire those with experience. They will not hire any boob off the street, and train them to be a graphic artist. I could argue that many of us "professionals" wouldn't have the jobs we do, without pirated software. Often, the software totals around $5k. Simply no way to gain proficientcy with these programs with trial/student versions, when they take years to gain sufficient skills. Even upgrade prices are out of reach for those learning. I have a friend in Thailand who's told me he bought one copy off all the software he needs, then simply distributes it to every computer on the network of 150 employees. So I think if they crack down too hard on the American market, they'll drive away their own customers.