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General Software Discussion / Re: Why is so much software cracked?

« on: June 25, 2006, 05:59 AM »

??? R3000 - R5200 - why is is more expensive in SA? Surely that is the same cost just converted to your currency ??? Or are you saying that pay is so much lower in SA that the cost is disproportionately higher.

That is certainly true in the UK - we pay higher prices because of the $1 = £1 conversion rate that is often applied and US salaries are generally higher than UK salaries, and the cost of living lower. (Though I think Dubya is doing his best to make sure the US cost of living increases to EU proportions from what I have read).

-Carol Haynes (June 24, 2006, 06:21 AM)

True, that's just the exchange rate, then there is the the mark up in the shops plus sales tax...That's why it's much higher...I see a product advertised in the U.S.A. for $200.00 from the vendor...Over here it is R1500 (Convered into Rands)Plus you pay Shop mark up + tax...which is a lot more than just the Dollar to Rands converted..Remember it's all about  import so it automatically become expensive for us...

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Living Room / Re: Men Beware...Out there...

« on: June 24, 2006, 10:58 AM »

Can't argue with you there...Thank goodness I don't drink, so I don't have an eye problem

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Living Room / Re: Men Beware...Out there...

« on: June 24, 2006, 09:59 AM »

I do agree with you...

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Living Room / Men Beware...Out there...

« on: June 24, 2006, 09:08 AM »

Here's one for the record...

http://www.brackenspub.com/beer.swf

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General Software Discussion / Re: Why is so much software cracked?

« on: June 24, 2006, 04:07 AM »

Software in South Africa is also very expensive I.E. for us over here...Think about it...I want to purchase for example a product for $400.00 Now multiply it by the current exchange rate of R7.50=R3000.00 not to mention customs and taxes on top of that...Can you imagine if I were to purchase a product from the UK...400.00 pounds=R5200.00...Bear in mind that most software here comes from either U.S.A or the UK...

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General Software Discussion / Re: Why is so much software cracked?

« on: June 17, 2006, 06:18 AM »

OK...So everyone has their own opinion about cracked software...NOW...Let's skip the main course and get to the Dessert...Who can honestly say they have never used or tried cracked software in their entire computing lives ?...

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Living Room / Re: Maybe the First TV on Cellphones in S.A.

« on: June 11, 2006, 07:08 AM »

Could well be not so sure anymore...I know that they are working with other companies...

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Living Room / Maybe the First TV on Cellphones in S.A.

« on: June 10, 2006, 09:54 AM »

South Africa couldbe the first in advanced technology to come out with TV on cellphones...This was broadcasted on 'Carte Blanche' that viewed every Sunday night between 7.00pm and 8.00pm...Obviously you would have to purchase the special cellphone which will be able to broadcast TV...The Cost?...Wait and see...

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General Software Discussion / Re: Why is so much software cracked?

« on: June 03, 2006, 12:37 PM »

I'm going to also give my 2c's worth while debating the fact that whether piracy is warranted or not.......Example: It's a known fact that some companies are over rated as far as software and prices are concerned...Yes they have a right to charge whatever they like and it's up to the consumer whether to purchase it or not, noone forces the consumer to purchase their software take note there are various companies who make the same software for the same purpose and you'll also find that their prices differ...However you do get giant companies who in my own opinion is over priced on their software, so there is a solution to this problem 'Open Source' came into being...'Open source' might not be the 'rolls royce' you looking for but the programs that have been developed do the same work:Example 'Open Office'...'Microsoft Office' there might be some diffs but at the end of the day 'Open Office' is obtainable as a download or a small fee for the CD/DVD to be shipped around the world and that's not bad for people who are at a disadvantage of purchasing Example, Microsoft Office which they cannot afford... we are basically talking about people who cannot afford it BUT there are alternatives to the issue you have many Freeware sites that you can browse and find the same software doing the same major job might not be fancy and have great looking Interfaces but at least it's legal and it works...I'd love to have programs that are used for computer music but because they are so expensive I have to do without however here again there are some freeware programs available to do the same job not fancy or easy but they do work...Expensive softwares that are pirated for the benefit of being utilised by the user to make money from is certainly (to me) a criminal offence)...If someone uses pirated software and like using it should buy the program and support the developer who propably has a family to support and relies on that income...Now you also have the music scene...Musicians work hard and spend a lot of time and money producing their music and should also be compensated...The Moral of the story is if you cannot afford something and freeware is not good enough you go without...If you walk into a store and you see a chair that you really like and you find it's too expensive you bargain with the guy, if your'e not satified then you leave the store empty handed....(Unless you desperatly want it so bad you tempted into trying to stealing it...That's a criminal offence) ...And So is Pirating....

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General Software Discussion / Re: Musicians

« on: May 27, 2006, 02:52 AM »

Hi Nudone...Mmm Ebay! yup I will have a look, the problem is that from South Africa it is so expensive...Example Just for FM7 I have to pay R3500.00 which is very heavy...I'll have to keep trying maybe somewhere along the line I might have a bit of luck...Many thanks

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General Software Discussion / Re: Musicians

« on: May 20, 2006, 01:20 AM »

in the past but if you are going to ask a question i'm probably not the man to answer it... 

-nudone (May 19, 2006, 02:03 PM)

I just wanted to know whether anyone has been using it and not using it anymore and if the programs are just lying around collecting dust and not been used...I would like to purchase these programs from whoever is not using them...I'm prepared to pay for postage as well... because here they are very expensive...

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General Software Discussion / Musicians

« on: May 19, 2006, 01:03 PM »

Anyone using Native instruments FM7 and Absynth 2,3?...

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Living Room / Re: Earth. Overpopulated or not?

« on: April 30, 2006, 04:51 AM »

True what you say...I suppose they'll always have the upper hand in all industries...Ever heard of the 'New World Order'?

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Living Room / Re: Earth. Overpopulated or not?

« on: April 28, 2006, 12:36 PM »

As a certified organic vegetable and nut and fruit grower the problem with vegetables is that by the time they reach the consumer the price has increase by three times the amount therefore people cannot afford to buy the produce and let me say one thing if you think the farmers getting rich forget about it...Example:...I sell cocktail tomatoes to large supermarkets for R3.50 for 350grm ...When you as a customer, go and purchase the same packet of tomatoes you pay R18.. if not more...Remember we got to buy our own packaging,pay for the electricity to run the borehole pumps plus the staff and transport...Do you see me getting rich?...Hell no I cannot even afford to make up a pay packet for myself...The big problem  as I've said is the cost...BUT if everyone became self sufficient and could start a small garden in their back yard and grew veggies enough for their families and did continuations well It could help leviate the problem of poor families from starving or lack of vitimins ect...

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Living Room / Re: hard drive resurrection [I'm desperate!]

« on: April 23, 2006, 05:05 AM »

Check the jumpers on hard drive(If any)...Try Scandisk, that should give you some indication on the condition of the drive...If you have Scandisk on CD, boot up from CD if you have Stiffy boot up from removable or Stiffy...

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Living Room / Re: Man Using Paper Clip to Barter for House

« on: April 22, 2006, 12:14 PM »

Can you just imagine how well off the guy who invented the paper clip would be today?

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Living Room / Re: Anyone actually use rewriteable media?

« on: April 22, 2006, 07:24 AM »

No!...Nothings changed, still the same old story as far as Rewritables are concerned...I've lost a lot of data because of them...

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Official Announcements / Re: Contest - Come up with a novel idea for DonationCredits

« on: April 16, 2006, 07:11 AM »

I think it is quite clear that all the suggestions for donating credits has come to a head and that is Donating to charitable organizations for PC's ect,BUT Mouser has suggested and the whole point of donating credits,I'm to believe is that at some point would have to benifit Donationcoder.com Although It was I first who suggested the "wish List' which I think most would agree but getting back to Donationcoder.com as it has been pointed out that this forum does not recieve a great amount of donations and I'm pretty sure it's costly to run and do everything to keep Donationcoder.com running smoothly...SOanother  suggestion.... would be to open a pool(If not already opened) to donate credits into this pool for emergencies, such as upgrading servers Improving the site, running competitions adding to all the hard work and effort for those who contribute ect...Now that has a lot to do with Donationcoder.com...As for donating to charities why not for3 months of a year instead of drawing winners on the forum for members, donate the software to charities (Educational and Learning programs) that way Donationcoder.com gets the benifits from both sides...After all, Charity begins at home....

OFF TOPIC:
PS: A friend of mine and myself ask people for old bits and bytes and fix up old computers ect and donate them to under privilaged children in fact I've just helped donate a computer to two children aged 11 and 9 years old who where the only kids who never had a PC to do projects ect at home and  in their class room... They where promised over a year ago by someone else that they would get one, they where even given fried boards and burnt out drives and where to believe that they could use it to build a PC...I put out a plea and was promised by a few but only two people came forward and helped ...The kids dream owning a PC had finally come true and walked away with their very own...

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General Software Discussion / Re: better than using an unistaller? Altiris SVS

« on: April 16, 2006, 05:09 AM »

VMware is what I use for testing new apps and it does not affect your host OS and programs...It sure is the way to go especially if your'e unsure of the apps your'e testing...It's the way to go... 

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General Software Discussion / Re: I want a Freeware Utility to ... 300+ common problems solved.

« on: April 16, 2006, 04:55 AM »

Great worthwhile page to bookmark...saves a lot of time searching..,.

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General Software Discussion / Re: what kind of keyboard you use?

« on: April 16, 2006, 04:47 AM »

I've seen them advertised for about $75.00 I have thought of buying one...All they need to do now is come up with a infro machine and monitor and I'll be first in line to purchase...HehHeh!

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Living Room / Re: Giant devil rabbit terrorises village

« on: April 16, 2006, 04:38 AM »

Oh Boy!...Do you think that rabbit can pop an easter egg or two? I'll be able to eat chocolate for a very long time...

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Living Room / Re: Happy birthday Carol H.

« on: April 16, 2006, 04:33 AM »

Happy Belated Birthday Carol...Although quete belated at least I'll be the first for next year!...

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Living Room / Re: monome - pretty cool input device

« on: April 16, 2006, 04:26 AM »

Looks great! I do a lot of music production myself and have great interests in checking out the site...Thanks will give you feed back here

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Living Room / Re: Your Web 2.0 Ideas are Needed!

« on: April 16, 2006, 04:19 AM »

Yup... it Open source sounds Grreat!