What is the ruling on using cracked software serials for computer programs, such as Sony Vegas Pro 10 and Photoshop 8, as well as cracked video compression programs, for producing videos and profiting from them, especially since the company that produced Sony Vegas 10 has stopped selling the program and does not have serials for it, and suggested that the inquirer search for and buy them online, knowing that no one sells them, but rather provides them for free?

The usage rights for software are reserved for their producers, and it is not permissible to infringe upon them without their permission. However, money earned using cracked software is not forbidden if the product itself is permissible. In the event that the producing company stops selling a specific version of the software, and does not possess its serial numbers, and the questioner cannot find anyone to sell it, then there is no harm for him in benefiting from it if he can obtain a serial number to operate it from someone who possesses it, even if through a gift.