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Date:	Mon, 21 Feb 2005 16:14:46 PST8
From:	"Bob" <2lvvuss02@sneakemail.com >
Reply-To:	scoug-help@scoug.com
To:	scoug-help@scoug.com
Subject:	SCOUG-Help: Cheap Software...?

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** Reply to message from "Martin Rosenfeld rosenfeldmj@comcast.net" on Mon, 21
Feb 2005 13:05:28 PST8

> I have a general question about commercial software that is offered by
> some on-line companies for very low prices. The software must be
> downloaded (usually as an iso image) and cannot be registered, although
> the sellers say that it can be run and upgraded on-line. They supply a
> registration key but no printed documentation.

I would guess that the software would also include some back door so that they
can hijack your system for their own purposes.

> Is this practice legal. Anyone--any comments.

Probably not, most likely pirated software.

You did not say how you found out about these deals but if it is from some spam
you received I can guarantee it is illegal and has a back door for someone.

Never buy anything advertised in spam.

--
Robert Blair

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