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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Jack Schofield

Software with a catchy price

I have seen Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5 on eBay for as little as £5. What's the catch? David Faulkner

Usually these are pirate versions, or versions that cannot legally be sold. For example, it could be an OEM version intended to be sold with a piece of hardware, such as a video card, an education version, or a program that has been "unbundled" from a suite. It could just be stolen property. Most software suppliers try to identify pirated or mis-sold programs and may refuse to register or support them. Adobe's high prices make it a common target -- Premiere Pro 1.5 costs £616.87 from Adobe's website.

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