Downloading software from warez sites is illegal, as these sites offer full versions of expensive software like Mathematica for free, violating copyright laws. Users, including maintainers and downloaders, often evade detection due to the prevalence of these sites and the lack of enforcement in certain jurisdictions. Many warez sites also pose significant risks, including malware infections, making them dangerous for users. The discussion emphasizes the importance of avoiding these sites and suggests using a separate, less valuable computer for downloading to mitigate risks.
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pivoxa15 said:But the site maintainers, uploaders and downloaders don't usually get caught? Because these sites are relatively easy to find and have lots free stuff on them.
How would you catch one of the users anyway?
fizziks said:Most of them provide false information about having free stuff in them. They're just using that to attract visitors. I would also suggest you not to visit those sites, as the majority of them have malware and other malicious stuff that can be uploaded into your computer.
Trust me, this is from experience :P
JasonRox said:That's why you buy a crappy computer for downloading and then transfer to your main computer when you "certified" it as good. By checking it and such.
That's what I do.
I got a computer I call the "downloading" station.