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Cheap OEM Software
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:19 pm
by syedhs
Please go here :
http://www.zoomerart.net/. And if you go
here, OMG - 3DSMax 9 is $67! Question is obvious, does it include legitimate license? But its faq says here:-
I just can’t believe it – why so cheap?
OEM has always been cheap. In general it is 100% fully functional software. But it lacks manuals, promo-discs and bulk-boxes. Look around, it’s normal for OEM software to be cheap. OEM downloadable software does not come boxed, does not include bulky paper manuals, does not induce shipping costs – that is what makes OEM software cheap.
I dont believe it, plus if you read down further the FAQ it says you can only download the s/w (no shrink-wrapped box version).
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:35 pm
by warmi
No chance in hell.
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:56 pm
by jjp
The educational licence of 3ds max 9 costs 120€. And that's a simple dvd box without a printed manual or anything else. Without seing a confirmation from Autodesk I won't believe this can be legitimate.
That explanation sounds suspicious. I guess everyone here knows that software price has very little to do with material costs like manuals, bulk-boxes etc..
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:30 pm
by Kojack
A quick google check shows they sent one guy who bought zbrush from them a keygen and crack to get it working.
Plus the BSA has filed a dmca complaint with google to block some search results relating to zoomerart.net, because they are illegally selling adobe and autodesk products.
http://www.chillingeffects.org/notice.cgi?sID=3987
So I'd say definite pirate scam.
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:30 pm
by twilight17
Contact Autodesk... seriously. Ask if its legit.
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:05 pm
by johnhpus
I think Kojack has it pegged, but I've written to Autodesk to get their official word on the matter. If they respond I'll post their answer here.
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:40 pm
by twilight17
Thx
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:21 am
by johnhpus
Last week I sent an email to their customer service and piracy emails, and have not yet gotten a response.
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:33 pm
by twilight17
Heh it seems their customer service sucks.
Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 9:26 pm
by Evak
Cheapest way to have 3dsmax if your not a student is to lease it. You need a registered limited liability company (LLC). It costs about $110 a month and includes upgrades to new versions.
Not a bad deal considering that an anual upgrade costs almost as much as leasing it for a year.