Question about pirate copies

[Jacob1334567]

I have 1 question. Is it illegal when someone download adobe software illegally and use it in non-commercial intent? Only for train/make some fun?

[kglad]

yes, it's illegal to download pirated software it even if you don't ever use it. 

i believe that's the same as stealing someone's car, parking it in your garage and never driving it.  you're still in possession of stolen property.

the bottomline, if something is stolen, it's illegal.  it doesn't matter whether you stole it from someone that doesn't even need it and hardly notices that it's been stolen.

you can legally download all adobe products (from adobe.com) and use them for 30days and you can legally use whatever you create with that software during that 30day period.

[Jacob1334567]

thanks for answer

what can i do to learn something about adobe after effects legally? I want to have job with it in my future and i want to train my skills. How to do it legal?

[kglad · Accepted solution]

you can legally download all adobe products (from adobe.com) and use them for 30days and you can legally use whatever you create with that software during that 30day period.

here's a link for the after effects free trial:  http://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects.html

[Jacob1334567]

what to do after that 30 days?

[Mylenium]

what to do after that 30 days?

You buy it.

Mylenium

[Jacob1334567]

Ok, its time to count money. Thanks for answers.

[kglad]

you're welcome.

[rabillm54789214]

but is adobe can punish someone if they know that they use pirated copies?

[John T Smith]

This is a user forum, with other users answering questions... Nobody here works in Adobe's legal department

Not only is using a pirated program illegal, the pirates often add malware inside the program to steal information, or even lock the computer until a ransom is paid