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What do you all think about piracy? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 1 week ago by darkguyman@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/opensource@lemmy.ml
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Pirated and OS software are different things, obviously. But would you prefer one over the other? I'm thinking of switching to both OS software AND pirated software. Just want opinions and tips from this community.

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[–] nanook@friendica.eskimo.com 3 points 3 days ago

@darkguyman There isn't much I can't do with open source that I can do with commercial software, hence the motive for pirating it isn't there. I used to prefer adobe premier to kdenlive for example, but not so much for what it can do but for the user interface which I found superior, and I was even willing to BUY it when it was for sale but damned if I'll pay a monthly extortion fee.