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> Should mom-and-pop computer shops just pirate Windows? After all, they are just promoting Microsoft's ecosystem. Of course not, but I'd argue Windows, Photos
by cameronbrown 7y ago
> Should mom-and-pop computer shops just pirate Windows? After all, they are just promoting Microsoft's ecosystem.
Of course not, but I'd argue Windows, Photoshop and the like are more popular because of pirates who went on to use the software professionally because, yes, they are promoting the ecosystem. Just think of the number of Windows app developers who developed upon a pirated copy.