Adobe software prices

[beano500]

Not an endorsement!

Just searching for the possible cost of an upgrade to CS and I stumbled on this:

http://06q1jpxotpe6d7ss1jqlmjw6jj1.software-sale-323

(Hit the Adobe link)

[Naive] How is it so cheap? [/Naive]

[jimothy]

It's the old version?

[_dobbo_]

Judging by the URL alone I'd say it's dodgy.

[groomi]

Sweet bejesus! That is effing cheap It's even free shipping from the US!!!

So where is the catch?

[simpo two]

Site says:

How can you provide first rate software programs for that cheap?

All the software you can order from this site is OEM and DSP software.

In the majority of points DSP software is similar to OEM software.

OEM is an acronym for “Original Equipment Manufacturer”. Normally OEM software comes with brand new computers only. DSP (Delivery Service Partner) software is more generic than OEM. It is provided for system integrators for building the so-called “clone” or no-name computers.

The DSP software is absolutely identical to the software found in a full version retail box product. The difference is a printed manual and a box that come with a retail version. DSP software is usually distributed without a box and a printed manual included. As well as OEM, DSP versions often come with only an electronic help manual which is built into the software. Purchasing DSP software one get the full version of the program recorded on a CD-ROM disk and the serial number required for the installation of the program.

Since DSP software is typically sold to more advanced users, system builders and computer consultants there is no technical support provided by the software manufacturer. However, because of the substantial support savings to the manufacturer the DSP and OEM versions are offered for sale at a significantly lower price.

[omitchell]

simpo two said:

Site says: Since DSP software is typically sold to more advanced users, system builders and computer consultants there is no technical support provided by the software manufacturer. However, because of the substantial support savings to the manufacturer the DSP and OEM versions are offered for sale at a significantly lower price.

Translated to english: This is stolen software so we would suggest you don't go to the manufacturer as they will offer you no support due to it being a stolen serial number...

[beano500]

Ta, chaps

omitchell said:

Translated to english:

That's basically what I thought.



But then again, wouldn't Adobe be hot on clamping down if it were not legitimate? I'm assuming that it's a US site, I suppose.....

[_dobbo_]

beano500 said:

Ta, chaps omitchell said: Translated to english: That's basically what I thought. But then again, wouldn't Adobe be hot on clamping down if it were not legitimate? I'm assuming that it's a US site, I suppose.....

There will be thousands of these sites out there - hence the long and odd domain name. These will get shut down after a time and be replaced by 3 more.

[joust]

www.theregister.co.uk/2004/06/03/oem_software_scams/

You have been warned...

J