MacGyver2 challange

[macgyver2]

well here is my first screen shot. I am unsure if CCleaner, rainmeter and is free or not as of this post.

quicktime is the free version
blackberry free
surething came with the laptop
ACDSee still accepts my old serial
Bryce 6.1 I lost my old serial and the new company doesn't have a record of my purchase. it doesn't have a serial I was just lazy and didn't uninstall the 9 pieces.

FL studio 7 doesn't require a serial can't remember if its legit will uninstall if the challenge needs.

winrar is the demo

hashtab is that free?

teamviewer is free!

 

[Airbot]

Huh?

 

[z3r010]

I think the challenge is to work out what the thread is about lol

 

[sergiogarcia9]

whats his point?

 

[Tews]

Here's the challenge...

If MacGyver eliminates all of his pirated software, wwoods will purchase and ship him a copy of vista ultimate for free to use for his job...

Link to original challenge --==> HERE

 

[Airbot]

Here's the challenge...

If MacGyver eliminates all of his pirated software, wwoods will purchase and ship him a copy of vista ultimate for free to use for his job...

ROFL


CCleaner, Rainmeter, and Hashtab are all free, if that's what you're asking.

You can check here for more free apps.

http://www.sevenforums.com/software/92-free-great-programs-windows-7-a.html

 

[macgyver2]

Its a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate.

Now I use photoshop to edit images that I create and sell on weekends as for some reason people like my artwork. finding a replacement for it will be tricky.

Now the software that I use for my Tech work include

Acronis Disk Director Suite v10
business card maker
passware windows key - unlocking windows when people forget the password and I get about 1 call for this service a week and I charge 25-50 bucks depending on if its personal or business.

now I won't list all the testing software I use and I am going to search the net for free alternatives. Now I have been using free versions of anti virus software for work for years now and that's all on a USB flash drive so it doesn't show in the screeny.

If anyone wants to suggest free IT software than please do so as all the software I used in the past was paid for by my employer and since I work on my own I no longer have the rights to it so I have to find software on my own which shall be interesting ******** for me. I wish I didn't take my meds today cause I know I know of resource but can't think of them right now and its bugging me. OK off to google.

 

[Tews]

Were all pulling for you Mac... Have you looked into using Gimp as a replacement for Photoshop??

 

[macgyver2]

I use the filters very heavily like lens flare in almost all my images. OK for an idea of I use it for is to create space scapes that look like photos. A gallery owner is interested in my work so I really want something as close as possible or multi apps that can do what I want.

 

[holo88]

i tried this same feat, last month. it was cool for a while, then i started "needing" things that were outside the bounds of legitimacy. it's not impossible to keep a freeware based arsenal, it's just too tempting to have the "prettier" progies instead.

good luck macgyver2. oh, and i believe Macromedia Fireworks has a freeware version. i'll have a look. it's the closest thing to photoshop, that i've ever used.

-edit-
nope, its only available in 30day demo, or $299 varieties.

 

[macgyver2]

I am on freewarefiles.com and think I might have found a good site for FREE software.

 

[Barman58]

If you're looking to use gimp as a photoshop regular you may find it useful to have a search for "gimpshop" which is a customised version of The Gimp with menus Etc, arranged in PS format - not sure what rev of Gimp it runs now but it may help with the transition

As for sources of software have a look at these ....
Carols Vault
Freeware Alternative
SourceForge

 

[wwoods]

Excellent progress. I am also quite happy to see others involved.

As for tho "how" I propose three options:

1) I will buy the software from amazon.com and have it shipped to you on release day, I will of course post a reciept to verify the purchase. If you are not comfortable giving a stranger your address (and I totally understand that) we can:

2) I will buy the software from amazon.com, ship it to a admin here and they can re-ship it to you if they are willing.

3) I can pay-pal the $$ to a admin and they can purchase it and ship it to you.

Since I am not sure what version of vista you are running now, the copy of Windows Ultimate7 will ber a full version.

As for my motivation, which I am sure some are questioning, I am doing this because I honestly believe people can get by without pirating software, the need does not exist, and two, I felt a need to back my convictions with cash, put my money where my mouth is as they say.

 

[macgyver2]

I am running a non registered version of 7. The version of Vista that came with this laptop was home premium which I would have upgraded to my legit copy of Vista Ultimate I got with a purchase of something and never opened since the laptop I had back then came with VIsta Ultimate when I baught it used/new (can explain this later)

 

[masterB]

LOL Why don't you use Vista if you don't have the money to buy Windows 7?

 

[zigzag3143]

Still Clueless as to this threads purpose

 

[masterB]

He's trying to get free Windows 7. :roflmao:

 

[Tews]

Show of support in my case ... Go MacGyver

 

[Airbot]

Still Clueless as to this threads purpose

Since every response kind of goes unanswered in a direct way, so am I. Maybe that's why it's in the chillout room.

 

[Barman58]

The basic challenge is set out here ....

http://www.sevenforums.com/news/22647-microsoft-validation-windows-7-coming-soon-8.html#post246054

Basically it's get rid of the pirated stuff and get you copy of Windows 7 paid for

To whom ever said its not a need/want stuff. Until you live my life don't assume what is a need or want. I have one job skill and that is computers, I get by with tech support with local families or college students and they run windows 7 so if I want to support these people I NEED windows 7.

As for giving up stuff I need is what I need, new pants shirts stuff like that not food or shelter and I would never take away from my wife, she got what she needed I went without so I could get a computer able to use the programs I use for working some of which cost 600 or more, I am a network+ Security+ and Certified Forensic Computer examiner (CFCE) all of which set me back thousands just to prove I could do the work before I saw any money come back to me. I have been on both sides of this debate, I used my certs to help stop people from doing what i do now.

I believe some time in the future, hopefully soon this problem/debate with become a mute point as open source and just a better overall "system" will eliminate the need to steel that our own society drives with all the excess we think we need. Take any product that is stolen regularly that there is more product then demand, which makes little sense they don't lower the price or give it away since sitting on a shelf or where ever isn't making any money anyway.

A man down the street went to jail for 2 months for steeling a hammer and other hand tools so he could get a job in construction after losing his job. Now the stores have more then enough tools they could have helped him out so he could make an honest living. would you help pay for his tools so he could work? my tools are windows and this laptop, I found the money for the hardware and running 7 which will expire in 29 days are you going to help me pay for it so I can work legit? (I don't think anyone will) will I pirate 7? well if I can earn the extra money to pay yes I will, do I think I can earn it before I run out of time, not sure I want to pad MS profit margines to be honest but then again I settle for the free copy of 7 home premium whatever from my new laptop which had vista on it and should fall under the upgrade thing.

I am the one who said want is not need, and yes, I probably would have boiught the hammer for him so he coould work, and interesting challenge you pose to me. Would I help you buy windows7 so you could work.

Well, 1st of all it wont be out in 29 days, so you will need to re-arm your copy, but I wioll make you a deal. YOU get rid of ALL your pirated software, and I will cover your cost of Windows7 Ultimate. and have it shipped to you, I will pre-purchase it from amazon.com, BUT you must get rid of all your pirated software.

Now, there is no way I can honestly verify you have done this, so I will take your word. Now...challenge back at you.