Software Piracy

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This paper explores America's ever increasing dependency on computers and advanced technology which results in the computer industry becoming a prime target for theft and corruption. As we continue to move into an information-based society, increasingly reliant on the internet and various other information technology services, computer software lies at the core of this transformation. The writer of this paper delves into the various forms of software and video piracy which is rampant and negatively impacting both business and consumers. This paper stresses the need for stricter regulations and penalties for illegally producing and distributing pirated material. The writer also discusses the billions of dollars being spent each year to prevent software piracy which still continues to occur at an alarming rate.

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"So, with this huge amount of piracy going on, more than just your average criminal is taking part. Other than for saving money or profiting, do any other reasons exist for software pirating? Actually, many legitimate reasons are provided that can cause even the most hardcore anti-piracy advocate to consider them. In fact, courts are currently dealing with some of these issues, as will be outlined later on. The following provides a short overview of some of the arguments favoring software duplication or the exchange of "freeware," as it is often referred to. If software companies had their way, every part of their software application would be kept secret. This secrecy, according to software pirates, hinders software development, because it prevents programmers from building on the previous technology."

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