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Well it's like this. This is a common thing seen in a lot of places. For the moment deal with it. Just so you know, where I come from some of the biggest compan
by kiriappeee 16y ago
Well it's like this. This is a common thing seen in a lot of places. For the moment deal with it. Just so you know, where I come from some of the biggest companies use pirated copies of Windows. But once they get to a level where they can shift over then they inform, say Microsoft, and begin the transition slowly.
I think you should wait for your company to reach a level where they can do that before you really make a move. But you can also ask yourself. How much longer till you hit that kind of profit to even begin transitioning slowly. Too long for you to be comfortable? Well you aren't willing to quit. So search for alternatives to be used at whatever point possible.
Here's a start. Prezi for replacing traditional slides? (You don't have to build it all funky like the examples. You could still build it in a powerpoint-ish style.)
Before you suggest anything make sure you have an answer for when they look you in the eye and say "well what would you do then?"
- throwaway532 16y agothe company doesn't even have revenue let alone profit, it is a 5 person early stage startup. that 'transition' is far far away. i guess im just used to doing the right thing regardless of circumstance. as i said i have thought about what i would suggest instead but there are few options for photoshop. fortunately i dont have to make slide decks i was just giving that as a wider example in the company.
- sudonim 16y agoThat's a tough call. Is spending $10'000 to legitimize their software use the difference between success and failure? When you're building a company on a knife's edge.. how do you know if $1 you spent today that you didn't need to will bite you in the ass tomorrow.
- throwaway532 16y agoIs spending $10'000 to legitimize their software use the difference between success and failure? yes, im sure there isn't $10k in budget to spend on photoshop for everyone etc.
- signal 16y agoWhat do they need Photoshop for? Is it a photography studio startup? I haven't seen any of those.
- kiriappeee 16y agojust so you know then, I honestly don't think MS and Adobe would look at you as anything but small fry. So dont feel too bad. Go ahead and check out aviary by the way. pretty powerful tool. aviary.com
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