Aarrrr Matey! A recent survey by
Brunel University (West London) revealed that the 84% of teenagers (ages 15 to 18) in the UK possess pirated software,
while 60% regularly download it. Why, you ask? Well, the obvious answer is cost; but, as it turns out, most youngsters
are frustrated by delayed release dates behind the US and Asia. Well shucks, someone just needs to teach these kids a
little patience. Ready? Deep breath! Now, just sit and relax, breathe… breathe… breathe…
[Thanks, bandersnatch]
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Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM (Unverified) said
"well, the obvious answer is cost;" d'yar, but no necessarily, me matey; perhaps they just wanta stick it to the man? i know i do... ... ... that was a joke, of course, should anyone of legal authority read this...
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Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM (Unverified) said
what's the reasoning behind the late release dates in europe?
are releases and launches staggered mainly because of limitations to stock?
jason
http://www.xboxsoftmods.com/main/
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are releases and launches staggered mainly because of limitations to stock?
jason
http://www.xboxsoftmods.com/main/
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM (Unverified) said
adobe software has got to be one of the most pirated things out there. it's impossible to get together $200 for a student copy of photoshop just to play with. and a 13 year old usually can't convince their parents (who probably know nothing about computers) to spend that kind of money on a "toy".
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Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM (Unverified) said
wonder what their excuse is when they pirate episodes of stargate atlantis and sg1, which are released in britain 3 months before the us...
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Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM (Unverified) said
do you really blame them?
if au came out with a release of kao the kangaroo or some shits on 7-21, and we had it on 7-26 then the na would want it days eariler. so blah!
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if au came out with a release of kao the kangaroo or some shits on 7-21, and we had it on 7-26 then the na would want it days eariler. so blah!
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