@Another User said:
There are ways for a developer to take this idea and use it to advantage. Such as Softimage 3D. The nearly complete version is freely available for download at the website. The only limitations are that that the file format it saves will not open on the professional version, and the render resolution is locked to just below broadcast quality. Otherwise it is fully funcional. This takes away the temptation for people to illigitimately acquire software, while at the same time ensuring that it cannot be used for commercial applications.
~Chris
There, you just said it ....
Now, I don't now how this type of DEMO-type protection would work for Sample Libraries, but I've seen DEMOs of Reverbs where there was a "beep" every ten seconds .... just brainstorming ....
However, my point is, rationalise as much as you will, if you or your school didn't pay for it, or get it as a gift, don't use it.
PIRACY IN ANY FORM IS WRONG!!!!