[Snyper M]

I purchase programs I can actually afford and need. If it's not worth the money then it's either not really that useful or simply overpriced.

Right now on m comptuer I have all legit software that I had at one time cracked to see just how indispensible it was. In this way I've purchased Stuffit, Graphic Converter, Quicktime 6, Windowshade, among a few others possibly.

I tried office for a whiel and actually ditched it as It's not essential for me and yes the open source alternatives are starting to look promising. Can't wait for an aqaufied open office. Most of the itme if you have a program sitting ther for a while you'll find out you actually rarely use it. I find this with games especially. I usually test them so to speka ofr a week or two to see i it keeps my interest. So far only Civilization has managed to do that. plus I'm a big fan of Sid.

I must say it's difficult sometimes to legalize software you technically already have, along with mp3s. But in the end I do feel betetr about it and hope that whateverm oeny I use to patronize these devlopers and artists will lead to even better products in the future.