Is it impermissible to use an old program that has been abandoned by the developing company and is available for free on other websites, especially if the new paid version is incompatible with the device and the monthly subscription cost cannot be afforded, for the purpose of earning money?
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If the company that developed the program permits the use of its old versions, then there is no problem. Otherwise, their ruling is the same as that of the new versions: their rights remain reserved for the company, and it is not permissible to infringe upon them.
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