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GarageBand Update 1.0.1 Released
Apple has released GarageBand 1.0.1, which, according to the release notes, "clarifies specific alert dialogs regarding system performance." The update is a 21.5MB disc image. Yes, updating your alert dialogs takes 21.5MB.
Soundtrack takes quite a lot of processor performance as well, I've managed to completely top out my Dual G5 applying a couple admittedly intensive filters on a single mono track. An alert box actually popped up to say something to the likes of "I'm givin' her all she's got Captain, she can't take much more of this!"
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Yeah I was just trolling you... no offense, you've just gotta cut loose once in a while for fun. But you're just trying to justify stealing software. Yes, it's wrong. 50 bucks isn't a lot to ask for, and if you can't afford it then you should accept the fact that it's simply a luxury that you cannot afford. Yes, Apple does lose money. Let's say you love the program and a week down the road you get 50 grand in the lotto. If you didn't have enough self-restraint to come out and say "Well I don't have enough money for this, so I simply can't have it" then how could you possibly say "I've got the money now, I've also got the actual program, but I'm going to pay for it anyhow!"
Be careful here, because you ARE defending piracy. I believe in warez for testing stuff out to see if it's garbage or not (likewise for downloading movies), but if you keep it even after you figure out that you like it having NO intention to pay for it down the road then yes, you are in the wrong.
Although you're regarded as a troll for asking, and I'll be regarded as one as for replying, you bring up an interesting point.
I expect that the upgrade will work just fine on a pirated copy because of Apple's general philosophy about piracy. Sure Apple makes an effort to lock down their expensive pro-level apps (Final Cut Pro, Logic, Shake)--it would be financially irresponsible not to--but they tend to be exceptionally liberal about much of their software (operating systems, consumer-level apps). Apple tends to fundamentally trust their customers to do the right thing and in the end I believe it has paid off for them.
I've pirated Apple software in the past when I was a broke newbie and have gotten so thoroughly hooked on it--and have made such a great living using it--that I now happily pay for all their software and have sold hundreds of Apple hardware and software products to my friends, family and employers over the years.
It's the old "Give to Get" sales approach (look up Fuller Brush company for an ancient example)--they give you something for free so you're more likely to buy from them in the future.
Not a bad strategy in the long run. It's earned Apple a fanatical brand loyalty that's the envy of the industry.