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I understand that sharing video, photos, documents etc. is relatively safe because the data is not executed in the processor as instructions. How come people are willing to download and install pirated software though? How can one be confident that it does not contain malicious addons? Are people just don't know the risks? Or are there protection mechanisms that I am missing? I mean since the software is usually cracked there is not much use in comparing checksums with the originals, is it?

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[–] Gush@lemmy.ml 30 points 1 year ago (2 children)

If i were to pay for an AutoCAD license , it would be over 200$ A MONTH

[–] Overzeetop@beehaw.org 13 points 1 year ago (2 children)

What kind of cheap-ass, stripped down AutoDesk suite are you getting for $200/mo. Last I checked, the architectural suite was north of $4500/yr.

[–] SkepticElliptic@beehaw.org 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

Technically you can do all the same things with paint and a LOT of patience.

[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 9 points 1 year ago (3 children)

That's why I'm learning Blender, I think I'll be able to carry on without Maya.

Adobe isn't pretty but Autodesk is a scourge

[–] kylian0087@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I Love blender. I am also learning it but more because it works on linux unlike AutoCAD

[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

Blender is fully capable these days, have fun!