Posted by kaylward on 12/23/52 11:27

I checked out the site that was supplied in the first response to my
posting. I can assure you that this is not the same product. There is no
hardware associated with this software, beyond the use of your own laptop
computer.
I did make a mistake in the name. It should read "EzPrompt"tm Ver 1.0, and
it is copywrited by B.H.Heck Jr. 2005. This is not commercial software, but
rather a very nice shareware program. It has enough functionality to be a
useful semi-professional tool, without the complex functionality that would
make it expensive and commercial. In time, future versions may be large
exotic programs, but this version is a simple effective tool set that does
an adequate job for a very reasonable price.
As for being pirated . . . I doubt it! It's one thing to sell pirated
programs at a flea market or yard sale on disc, quite another to do so on a
legal service like EBay. It would be all too easy for a software pirate to
get busted doing so. EBay maintains records of every buyer and seller as
well as every transaction. They make it a point to verify this information
to prevent just this type of thing. I am fairly certain (99%) that the
product I purchased is legitimate and legal. In fact, the password that
unlocks the programs functionality is a series of biblical references, not
exactly the hallmark of a professional team of software engineers. :) It
just doesn't ring of a criminal act.
As for how this affects me ethically . . . I will continue to use this
software with a clear conscience until such time as someone gives me proof
that this software is anything but completely legal! Wild accusations based
on zero knowledge or factual evidence do not sway my opinion of the product
I bought and paid for, nor the person who sold it to me!
As for being on deadline . . . Anyone working at a level and capacity that
requires stringent scheduling and deadlines should consider purchasing
proven professional products for thier purposes. I would never think of
trying to be a cheapskate on the tools of my profession. This is hobby, or
no budget semi pro level software. Anyone trying to pass themselves off as
professional should think about that. If I were shooting professionally, I
would not hesitate to pay the price for professional level tools.
I did professional level still photography for a few years, and I can tell
you that I would never think of going out with rookie low budget equipment.
On any given day my camera bag of tools was worth enough to pay for a small
house. I'm just getting started with video work, and therefore, would never
try to pass myself off as professional until I have the knowledge, equipment
and experience to perform at that capacity. Anyone who has actually worked
professionally knows this already. You simply would not stay in business
very long. Any artform of this type requires that the operator produce an
end result worthy of the price charged. See what happens to you when you
mess up someones wedding photos or video. The money you saved on cheap
equipment will be spent many times over paying lawers.
Speaking of lawers . . . You may want to buffer down your opinion before you
make such legally binding public allegations concerning the perpetration of
a criminal act. UM . . . I AM NOT BUYING PIRATED SOFTWARE to the best of my
knowledge. Be careful what you post, you are legally liable for public
allegations, slander, defamation and such that you perform on the internet!

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With all due respect

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