For context, I want to run a small personal gig (offering stuff on Patreon). Nothing too fancy.

In order to do that, I would need to use the Adobe suite, Windows, some audio and video effects, all requiring a commercial license.

In theory, I start to make money. How would Microsoft and Adobe know that I don’t pay for their software?

If I use some audio effects, how would their owners even be able to tell / find my work? We’re talking about basic sound effect, like rain, door knocks etc.

I’ve always been confused by this

    • jet@hackertalks.comEnglish
      73·
      1 year ago

      We have different experiences, clearly.

      It might be possible I’m not lying, and we just work in different industries maybe?

    • Em AdespotonEnglish
      21·
      1 year ago

      I know someone who contracted for the government and it somehow became obvious during a presentation that they had cracks on their personal laptop.

      Their contract was immediately paused until they could provide provenance for all software they had on all their computing devices.

        • Em AdespotonEnglish
          32·
          1 year ago

          It also disproves your original statements. Most clients won’t care in some verticals. Others conduct regular audits of themselves and all their contractors.