Stereo_Electronics 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2005 Is there a difference between using a pirated and orginal version, i'm at Canada now and they are selling the CS around $780++CAD before tax and the upgrade around $199 i think, should i grab the orginal one? Or is it cheaper in Singapore? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idkfa 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2005 No difference technically. You get the same program. But you get additional support from Adobe if you get the originals and you also qualify for upgrades of course. Do not risk buying pirated versions if you are using them for commercialised editing works. ie, company. I don't recommend pirated versions for obvious reasons. Alternatively if you have a student friend, you can get the academic versions for way less the price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lypk 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2005 erm.. from what ive heard, photoshop and illustrator cs requires no. key activation through the net, so as to prevent piracy.. you know the rest.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stereo_Electronics 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2005 (edited) Ok, just a few hundred bunks more for the original..... big deal. Cheaper in Singapore any idea? i'll be leaving Canada 2 days time, its around $770 CAD before tax. Anyway, thanx for the info, appreciate it. Edited October 9, 2005 by Stereo_Electronics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idkfa 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2005 Ok, just a few hundred bunks more for the original..... big deal. Cheaper in Singapore any idea? i'll be leaving Canada 2 days time, its around $770 CAD before tax. Anyway, thanx for the info, appreciate it. A couple of hundreds?? You do mean the price difference for the academic to the retail version ye? May I ask if they are for your personal use or commercialised use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stereo_Electronics 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2005 I mean pirated would only cost around $10 when the orginal cost over $770 or more in SGD. It's for personal use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absolute0 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2005 Not exactly the most appropriate question to ask (we don't want others to see this board as piracy advocates), I think it's better to leave it to your own discretion (and sensibilities). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2005 Although this topic is treading the fine line, the majority of the Moderators agree with you on this Absolute0. We feel it's no different from the issues concerning pirated music CDs hence this thread will be closed. Any threads like these in the future will be deleted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
