Bouzy210 Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Hello, a while back I bough a copy of Adobe Photoshop CS2 off Ebay, but unfortinently when I got it it was a pirated 30 day trial version. I don't want to do anything Illigal persay, but what can I do? I really need the program and can't afford a new copy. It asks for a serial number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeoneE1se Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 piracy is now allowed here... however if you reinstall the OS you might be able to restart the trial with a reinstall or in a VM but I think that maybe illegal so check your local laws... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouzy210 Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 ........? What no, i can't just reinstall OS because its a family computer so ya, but any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlit Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Nope, go buy a copy of CS2, that's the only route out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparda Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Have you given The GIMP a try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyrancher82 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 The Gimp is no way comparable to Photoshop... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFE Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 how long have you had the product in the first place. If you just got it I would contact ebay and report the seller. Also how did you pay. If through paypal just file claim that the product isn't as described and just say it is pirated material. I would say don't even try to install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Try finding a KeyGen. This can be difficult given that most that I have dealt with came with some type of virus or spyware attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlit Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Try finding a KeyGen. This can be difficult given that most that I have dealt with came with some type of virus or spyware attached. This is warez, we do not support warez here. The *only* answer to this is to go and buy a guarenteed official copy of CS2 from a reputable outlet. You might get some money back if you complain to eBay and work something out with your credit card company but even that's doubtful. Possible but unlikely that you could shop the guy who sold it to you to Adobe, but I doubt that'd make much difference. Either way, once again, BUY A PRE-PACKED, SHRINK WRAPPED, OFFICIAL Adobe copy of the software, trying to 'fix' your trial copy is not allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychoaliendog Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Either way, once again, BUY A PRE-PACKED, SHRINK WRAPPED, OFFICIAL Adobe copy of the software, trying to 'fix' your trial copy is not allowed. You could buy a serial from Adobe's website, but I'm just being technical. And The GIMP is not as good as Photoshop, but it is much better than a Non functioning copy of Photoshop and a potential lawsuit for pirating it. :D Not only that but its perfect for web design, and any other medium to light graphics tasks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Gimp is a nice MS Paint replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeoneE1se Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Gimp is a nice MS Paint replacement. Paint.NET is a nice MS Paint replacement and probably better then gimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deleted Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 If you want a temporary solution, download Photoshop CS3 Beta 2. Valid untill November the 6th 2007. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Paint.NET is a nice MS Paint replacement and probably better then gimp I didn't know about that one, and I must say I'm rather impressed looking at just the screenie. If it performs decently it might just be a pretty damned nifty application. It would really kick ass to see this running on Linux under Mono. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ABC Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 go OEM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W4RP3D Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Gimp is a nice MS Paint replacement. Paint.NET is a nice MS Paint replacement and probably better then gimp I use Paint.NET imo its better than Gimp I think its easyer to learn too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparda Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 So is it 2 clicks to add a colour to alpha in Paint.NET? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 It would really kick ass to see this running on Linux under Mono. :P Small update, just to prove how far under a rock I've been living when it comes to Mono/.NET: It's been sort-of running on Mono for almost a year now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Old version though, I suppose someone could port the latest version if they wanted to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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