Harvey Gerst
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I originally paid for that software and couldn't reinstall it after I got a new computer. I owned the software and couldn't use it. I explained the problem to the new companies that bought the rights to the software, and they couldn't help me restore the programs that I paid for. I didn't "steal" newer versions of the programs - only the original version that I paid for.Why can Harvey openly admit to stealing software but no one else can?
In the case of CoolEdit, I "stole" CE2000 - which I owned originally. I'm a registered owner of Audition 3.0.1.
In the case of PaintShopPro, I've bought every version thru 8.0, but I prefer using PSP 3.0. My original (paid for) copy of 3.0 wouldn't load on my new computer, so, yes I "stole" a copy that would work.
I tried the demo version of the new PageMaker, but I preferred my original PM6.5 (which I had upgraded legally from 4.0, which I also purchsed new). I found the original box and serial numbers, but the disks are probably somewhere around here. Adobe verified that I did indeed own 6.5 but they couldn't replace the disks. I bought an official (but used) PageMaker 6.5 on eBay, and registered it with Adobe and they accepted it - problem solved.
Now, if I'm "guilty" of using cracked copies of software that I paid for, so be it. If that's cause for banning me here, go ahead and ban my ass. Too bad if you've got a problem with it, Greg. Feel free to write to these companies and tell them I'm using "stolen programs." Greg, I've always enjoyed your posts, and the help you give people, but your crusade against me is getting a bit weary. Give it a rest.