Software

What is Software Piracy?

There are several kinds of software piracy. However, the bottom line is that they are not compensated for their work when software is pirated.

Effects of Software Piracy

Consumers, developers, and resellers are harmed when software is pirated. Software piracy increases the risk consumer’s computers will be corrupted by defective software and infected with viruses. Those who provide bad and illegal software do not tend to provide sales and technical support. Pirated software usually has inadequate documentation, which prevents consumers from enjoying the full benefits of the software package. In addition, consumers cannot take advantage of technical support and product upgrades, which are typically available to legitimate registered users of the software. Pirated software can cost consumers lost time and more money.

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Developers lose revenue from pirated software, current products, and future programs. Most developers invest some income into future development and better software packages when software is sold. When software is pirated, software developers lose revenue from the sale of their products, which hinders the development of new software and stifles the software company’s growth.

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Kinds of Piracy

End-User Piracy – Using multiple copies of a single software package on several different systems or distributing registered or licensed copies of the software to others. Another common form of end-user piracy is when a cracked software version is used. For example, hacking into the software and turning off the copy protection or illegally generating key codes that unlock the trial version, making the software a registered version, creates a cracked version.

Reseller Piracy – Reseller piracy occurs when an unscrupulous reseller distributes multiple copies of a single software package to different customers; this includes preloading systems with software without providing original manuals & diskettes. Reseller piracy occurs when resellers knowingly sell counterfeit software versions to unsuspecting customers. Indications of reseller piracy are multiple users with the same serial number, lack of original documentation or an incomplete set, and non-matching documentation.

Trademark/Trade Name Infringement

Infringement occurs when an individual or dealer claims to be authorized as a technician, support provider, or reseller or improperly uses a trademark or trade name.

BBS/Internet Piracy – BBS/ Internet Piracy occurs when an electronic transfer of copyrighted software. If system operators and users upload or download copyrighted software and materials onto or from bulletin boards or the Internet for others to copy and use without the proper license. Often, hackers will distribute or sell the hacked software or cracked keys. The developer does not receive any money for the software the hacker distributed. This is an infringement on the developer’s copyright.

Another technique software pirates use is obtaining a registered copy of the software illegally. Pirates purchase the software once and use it on multiple computers. Purchasing software with a stolen credit card is another form of software piracy. Unfortunately, many kinds of software piracy have hampered the software industry. These types of software piracy have hampered the software industry. To prosper and further develop useful software for consumers, please support and pay for software. This results in better software for all.

Roberto Brock
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