Consider the following: There's a book you want in the book store. Really badly. You're broke. Is it okay to steal it? And is size a factor? Are you more likely to steal a tiny book? Is cost a factor? Will you steal a $200 book? A $50 book? A book on the sidewalk rack on clearance for $2? When does acquiring an item or service become okay to do so without expected compensation? Keep in mind that the solid aspects of a book are merely a content conveyance. An electronic book is conveyed by different materials. But the privilege of the content and service behind it are what you are paying for. Same scenario applies to software. Will you steal a package from Fry's or Best Buy? Or just download the exact same product via torrent?