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Genuine software or not?

Jun 8, 2005 8:31AM PDT

I want to buy some software an got this website spammed to me. I want to know what peoples opinions are, genuine or a rip off? The prices seem too low to be true and according to alexa.com they've not been in business long. It seems pretty dodgy but I'm being seduced by their low prices. Help! Good guys or rip off merchants?

http://indiware.net

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Ripoff artists. Too easy to spot. Here's why.
Jun 8, 2005 8:42AM PDT

"You get the purchased software by downloading it from our website."

Microsoft has yet to allow download of the titles listed.

Stay away or get burned.

Bob

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Thanks
Jun 8, 2005 8:44AM PDT

I thought as much. Wasn't going to touch them until I was sure. Better start saving my pennies.

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What do you need?
Jun 8, 2005 9:03AM PDT
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RE: Genuine software or not?
Jun 8, 2005 9:04AM PDT

After browswing those prices I personally wouldn't touch them. They could well be pirated copies.

You might browse the individual manufaturer sites and compare prices and if it sounds too true to be legit it may not be legit.

While at individual manufacturers sites you might email them and ask if it may be legit.

If you buy a pirated copy of a program and you have a problem with the program, want to upgrade or loose the Key Code, don't plan on getting any help from the manufacturer.

Also, did you read the ''ATTENTION'' at http://indiware.net/contacts.php

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Also, indiware.net has been blacklisted for...
Jun 8, 2005 9:19AM PDT