BS>   This person made a blanket statement that no hobbyist
BS>   uses legitimate compilers. This statement is what
BS>   triggered my admittedly volatile response.
BS>   It's demonstrably false, and evinces an attitude that
BS>   needs to be addressed.
   Where were you when the Wright Brothers were stealing canvas
   and baling twine for their aeronautical tinkering?
   ( Historical note: Wilbur and Orville were NOT thieves. )
   FWIW, I own all my software outright.
   My VC++ compiler was only $100 with a student discount.
   The class in VC++ cost three times that much and was worth
   much more that that, aside from making the compiler cheap.
   It is very expensive, still, and perhaps I am foolish.
   I am not wealthy, and too old to be a poor student.
   Whatever choices you have made, may the deity of your choice
   speed you along on your chosen path.
   If our example is not honored, then our words must also be
   nothing more than the nervous rantings of the clueless.
   I believe I see the moderator near to pouncing, seeing as
   the entire issue of piracy is off-topic to C++.
   Something about not bringing dirty hands to the table. :)
> ] Never ask for justice. Trust me... You won't like it........
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