I am very grateful that people like and want to use my software. That is why I have created the free edition and such very liberal licensing. Along with cheap prices, nobody should have a reason to pirate my software. Still, I see the cracks of it popping up all over. Every build I release is cracked, even the minor updates.
Reasons not to download pirated copies of Process Lasso Pro:
Reasons not to download pirated copies of Process Lasso Pro:
- It is illegal.
- The is a *real* likelihood of malware being included in the pirated/cracked software. It may install itself along with the cracked software and be totally transparent. Years ago I did contract work for an anti-malware company and analyzed samples like this. You would install the pirated software and never know you installed malware along with it.
- The version you get may or may not have been modified, and may or may not be stable. If it has been patched, the patch may cause problems. There is no telling what effects a patch may have on the licensing and activation system, and indeed the entire product. It depends on the patch location.
- If you have the money to buy a license, but opt to pirate anyway - then you're discouraging further development rather than encouraging it. Why not give money directly to a developer of software you like?
Buy a license and get peace of mind, or switch to the free edition. Regardless, I'm happy to have everyone as a user.
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