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pirate software

Jun 29, 2008 2:58AM PDT

This is a funny question, but I'm just curious. If you create a web page using pirated software, can that be tracked? Can it be found out that you're using pirated software?

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Too often, yup.
Jun 29, 2008 3:03AM PDT

Even Microsoft got tagged for doing that in their OS! I'm not joking.

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It really depends
Jun 29, 2008 7:02AM PDT

on many factors like what program it is, how you were using it, and what "features" you use in it. To be on the safe side though, assume the worst: they will find you Wink

~Sovereign