Is Cheap FMP6-7 Software on Amazon Legal??

[Paolo]

Some time ago, on fmforums, I saw an Amazon banner advertising Filemaker Pro 6.

(This banner is still here offering FM6, FM7, FM6 Upgrade....)

I clicked the link and found some offers of FM6 at prices from 30$ to 50$.

The offer said (and you can read it today too)

"Sealed CD with your unique key.Authentic Filemaker Product .NOT a Copy/OEM.Documentation and Manual included on CD. NO Retail Box"

I thought that the low price was due to the recent release of FM7 and I considered that Amazon is a serious company so I bought some copies of FMP6.

I received 10 CDs (they seem to be original CDs) each one in a single sealed white paper envelope. On each envelope there is a small label with an unique serial number.

I installed and registered online the software and everything was ok.

Hower today I read on FM Advisor that this software may be pirated. I went to the FileMaker site and on Legal->Piracy Information I found:

Authentic FileMaker software CDs that are sold by legitimate resellers are always packaged in FileMaker manufactured and branded packaging and should include the following (Click below to view images)

a FileMaker CD;

b FileMaker Manuals;

c Installation Card with License Keys and Proof of Purchase Coupons;

d Service Directory with Technical Support Access Number;

and

e FileMaker Resource Guide.

FileMaker Software offered for sale without legitimate FileMaker branded packaging and appropriate enclosures indicate that it is not genuine or legally licensed.

[Ano Nimus]

The prize is too good to be true -> pirated. No doubt.