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Software is Expensive: Should You Steal It? The Dangers Of Illegal Software

Jan 22, 2010
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Smallbiztechnology.com: Software is Expensive: Should You Steal It? The Dangers Of Illegal Software

Microsoft Office, depending on the version you buy, can cost hundreds of dollars. Microsoft Outlook can easily set you back around $100.

“Competing” office suites, many free, such as Open Office, Zoho, Google Docs and Word Perfect, are often touted as replacements for Microsoft Office.

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