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mark2929 wrote on 4/1/2004, 3:27 AM
Its A scam. They Sell you a full version without the key code you have to provide that Its the price you pay for a backup copy.

:) Wait A minute its April Fools Day NO Couldent be !

Jay Gladwell wrote on 4/1/2004, 3:38 AM
That doesn't make a whole lot of sense either, unless you're just jerking me around. In that case, it's not very helpful.

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pb wrote on 4/1/2004, 3:43 AM
Don't waste your money or risk your credit card info. Same scam different web address. Fellow at work fell for that one, you are getting the same thing you'd download from Kazaa but at great risk: 1) piracy 2) danger they'll rob you via your credit card account and 3) the home made CD likely won't ever appear in your mail box. One of my Chinese associates bought a few high end programs "ral cheap" in Hong Kong. Photoshop 7.1 is a time limited trial, Adobe Premiere Pro doesn't install and the others are either defective or "lite" versions. Good news is he paid 15 USD total.
mark2929 wrote on 4/1/2004, 3:47 AM
You are only buying a copy >YOU< have to provide a legitimate Code to unlock it In other words Its a backup.
mark2929 wrote on 4/1/2004, 4:38 AM
I was just Having a read of their Terms and Conditions.. Really Funny( Ha Ha )Reading it... Apparently If you make the mistake of thinking it was a working version they will not refund the money saying that Its intellectual goods.. If you do they will inform the bank the police ect. because asking for a refund is the same as extortion Also they give you Ten Minutes to make up Your Mind To Purchase. Other wise this BARGAIN Price goes up

They Do mention Backup quite a lot though even their name So they cover themselves quite well.
BillyBoy wrote on 4/1/2004, 5:53 AM
Most of the bargain basement software ads where they either send a CD or provide a download link are scams. The one interesting exception which may surprise some people is Windows. You CAN get a a OEM version of Windows, which is shrink wrapped and the genuine article including the halograph logo, full license, etc.. Typically under $100, IF you buy almost any hardware at the same time.

For the rest, use your common sense. If you see Photoshop for $79, when it has a MSRP of $700, obviously it isn't and can't be real.

That all said there are bargains out there. A certain video editing software that starts with the letter "P" is frequently bunded with hardware cards where the combined price is less than the retail price of the software alone.
riredale wrote on 4/1/2004, 8:07 AM
It's fun to shop for bargains, if you have the time. I get a sense of accomplishment when I'm able to pick up software and hardware for next to nothing i.e. Studio8 for $0, a 120GB drive for $20, an excellent keyboard for $5, and so forth. My wife, of course, thinks I'm nuts.
riredale wrote on 4/1/2004, 8:09 AM
It's fun to shop for bargains, if you have the time. I get a sense of accomplishment when I'm able to pick up software and hardware for next to nothing i.e. Studio8 for $0, a 120GB drive for $20, an excellent keyboard for $5, and so forth. Filling out the rebate forms is a minor hassle. My wife, of course, thinks I'm nuts.
Jsnkc wrote on 4/1/2004, 9:11 AM
Read this part under their Terms of software use on the bottom of the page. Basically they are charging you $99 to burn a copy of the software that you already own, no serial number or anything is given, just a backup copy.

9. Terms of Software Use

9.1 You understand that in order for iBackups.net to make you a copy of any software, you acknowledge that you are the legal owner of this same software, and are looking to just make a new copy for archival (backup) purposes only. You also agree to destroy all copies of the software in the event it is ever no longer voluntarily in your possession. You understand that only the licensed owner (with a valid serial number, where applicable) of the various software found on iBackups.net may use the services located here. You also acknowledge that the software you have was obtained legally and that you have the legal right to request this backup copy to be made. If you obtained your version though any other means, including any pirated versions, or if you do not already legally own the same version of the software requested, then you may not use this service. Furthermore, you agree to hold iBackups.net harmless for any damages that may occur for your failure to follow the U.S. Copyright and other laws as they pertain to the backup you are requesting. When you purchase any backup copy of software through iBackups.net, you agree to assume full liability in the event your actions are deemed illegal. iBackups.net does not condone software piracy and has every intention of complying with the laws pertaining to the duplication of software.
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On a side note Adobe has also gotten VERY strict about it's software. We purchased the new CS suite activated it on 1 computer, then activated it on a second computer. We tried to do it on one more and we ended up having to call Adobe to try and get a activation number and they said that the program has already been installed on 2 seperate machines and that we couldn't activate it again unless we de-activated one of the other machines.