Piracy in the Computer World
Title: Piracy in the Computer World
Category: /History/War & Conflicts
Details: Words: 1370 | Pages: 5 (approximately 235 words/page)
Piracy in the Computer World
Category: /History/War & Conflicts
Details: Words: 1370 | Pages: 5 (approximately 235 words/page)
Software piracy is an all too common predicament in the technology industry. The official definition of the term "piracy" is the unauthorized use of another's production, invention, or conception especially in infringement of a copyright . It is an offense many of us commit without knowing the implications of doing so, like copying a CD to give to a family member or friend. What many people are unaware of is that this act cheats the United
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of it. Having an ethical software company that reports misuse both internally and externally will help deter the outflow of pirated software. Hopefully copy-protection will become more effective and cost-efficient so that it can be implemented on all software programs and result in less piracy. For the time being, educating the professionals and computer users about the consequences of software piracy (i.e. more expensive software, lower profits, etc.) is the best way to go.