Is there an expiation for using pirated or cracked software, and what should I do with the cracked operating system installed on my device, and is it permissible to continue using it with the intention of paying for it in the future?
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Contemporary scholars have differed regarding the extent to which software copyright is considered valid. The prevailing is that it is absolutely valid. Therefore, using pirated software is not permissible, and one must repent and abstain from using it.
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