I am not naive, I just have a code.
If the author threaten me, then I will do worse than just nulling.
But he asked me nicely, and I have a soft spot for that, because I am a programmer too, I understood.
The price is reflected on the quality of the software, and I think it's worth it to get a standard license.
But the extended license, this is what its called marketing strategy, he only targeted the 1%.
Microsoft have their OEMs to backed them up. They try to look the other way when third-world countries using the pirated version of windows. Heck, they do't even use protection as much on windows 10, just watermark on the bottom-right corner, and you can use it without any product key, for as long as you want.
I believe if Mac OS was easily hacked back then, without hardware restrictions, it probably has the same market shares as windows OS right now.
Note for authors out there and you too
@SaurabhShah , try not to worry about people nulling your softwares.
The more your softwares beeing used over someone else's (with similar market target), you've already win.
When you win the market, your software will become the standard. Learn from MS windows.
wise-ass hacker,
Arrocy.