k0de
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I completely understand what you mean. That's why I always legally buy my copies of things that I want.
However, I have more money than people in 3rd world countries and if you're the type of person who only makes $1000 USD a year, it would be suicide (sometimes literally) to spend $200 on a piece of software.
I say if you can afford it, then buy it, but if you can't (and lets be honest here, some people legitimately can't) then by all means choose free Windows over free Linux.
That's what I believe and we'll have to agree to disagree.
I have people back home living on 50 dollars a month. Kid you not there is only (1) computer for the entire village. Provided by friends and family here in the states.
But if they decide to pirate, support will be cut off.
There is work around for everything in life. Software is not exempt. No excuses for piracy.
Again like any other criminal activity. Piracy is a state of mind.
Besides piracy software quality is horrible and not only that. You support some criminal organization when you purchase their products.