Re: Cracked Software

[!smentzer@ecom.net (Steve Mentzer)]

>
>I get the picture, but there is still no need to put "pirate badges" on
>the programs.
>
>I cracked SongWriter, a IIe music program, in order to remove the
>copy protection (I actually owned the program, though) but I did not
>put "cracked by so and so" screens!


You have to remember that most of these images were 
originally cracked/distributed 2 days after the release of the program. Back 
then it was a pirates DUTY to put his calling card on the software. 

Regardless of whether you like it or not, it happened, the damage is done, and 
there is no way for someone to remove the "badges", unless you personally want 
to hunt down the originals for the software and apply the crack manually.

Personally, I can live with the badges. It is a nostalgic thing.

smentzer@ecom.net