I am a CAD drafter/graphic artist and am totally mentally challenged when it comes to legalities.
We are running LT 2012 and I want to upgrade but only to full 2012.
I know it is not in the sales cycle but I did find a few copies out in the wild that are in sealed boxes.
Question: Can I purchase these for my small company (I am a worker, not owner) and still remain legal?
Regards,
DJ
i wouldn't
you can however upgrade to autocad 2014 with sub and then request a previous of 2012
this you can do
DarrenP
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Darren is right. Though you can legally buy AutoCAD on Amazon, there are also other sales on there that aren't Amazon. That is not legal and you might shoot yourself in the foot.
Buy from a VAR. Get Subcription. Ask for 2012. At least when you're ready to upgrade, you'll automatically get 2015. It's just the smart way to go.
If you need extra help explaining it to those with the purse strings, explain it this way. You don't buy software, you buy the rights to use it. People can sell the media, compiled code, etc. but not the right to use the software. That can only be sold by AutoDesk. It can be difficult for those who only deal with tangible assets and not intellectual property to wrap their heads around.
"Can't afford it" sends up all sorts of warning flares for me. If its what the business does, then whats happening to the revenue being generated?
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