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Topic #7: Purchasing Software Online
Most companies allow you to download their products online and then have you fill out an order form to receive the registration number by e-mail. If you're using this method, it is critical that you save a copy of the downloaded set-up file and the e-mailed registration code. The best way to do this is to burn both items onto a CD and store it in a safe place, preferably in a different physical location. If you can't do that, just save them on your computer in a place where they won't be disturbed.
If you're buying software from a third party vendor online, you have to make sure they are a certified vendor. There are a lot of scams out there and if the offer seems too good to be true, it usually is. Make sure it is a trusted name of which many people have heard. Joe's Software doesn't have the same credibility as Amazon.com or Outpost.com. Also, ask ahead of time about shipping and handling. The software itself might be cheap but the shipping could be outrageous. Above all else, use your common sense. If it doesn't feel right, don't buy it.
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