Good to know about stacksocial. I dual boot Kubuntu and Win 7 Pro but I don’t let Win connect to the internet. I’ve gotten used to Win 10 at work so maybe I’ll upgrade my windows side, turn off all the crap and let it get on the web on occasion if need be.
Despite many fond memories of Win 7 Pro and my attempts using “Never 10” software to avoid upgrading... I find that when I use it now in virtual machines that I often end up frustrated. This is mostly because of its incompatibilities with updated browsers and also third party security software that I use with it. But there is also the lack of features that I have gotten used to that were added in Windows 10.
Depending on the software package, Stacksocial sometimes makes you jump through confusing hoops to get the software properly setup. You have to follow the directions included, but if you don't... customer service is typically responsive and helpful and gets you back on track.
I love a bargain, so I also frequently enjoy the software packages from https://www.humblebundle.com
Typically they are slightly outdated packaged that have been highly discounted when you get a “bundle”. The proceeds often go to some designated charity.
Of course there is also https://www.kinguin.net
But with some of their “merchants” you often are descending into a bit of a gray area. Although, I personally have never been burned by them; you need to be more careful. Software is often not sold for the same price in different parts of the world. For example, with Kinguin you might be purchasing an English version of software is being sold in Pakistan. So, there may be a few additional hoops to jump through and whether or not your license is really compliant with the Terms of Service may be a bit questionable.