Is it permissible to use an old, non-original version of computer software for the purpose of learning and finding work?

Using non-original copies of software that is forbidden to copy and download is impermissible, as it infringes upon the rights of its owners. Fatwas to this effect have been issued by well-known scholarly bodies. These fatwas have affirmed the impermissibility of copying any software without the owner's permission, in order to preserve rights and encourage innovation. Although some contemporary scholars deem it permissible for personal benefit and not for earning money, the more cautious approach is to avoid it.