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Licensed software and pirated software Prepared by - tanisha modi, dishank pramal and soumy tiwari
OUTLINES
Software piracy Software licensing Classification of software licenses Benefits of using licensed software Impact of proprietary license on a user Why software piracy Effects of piracy software on users Effect of piracy software on business How to prevent piracy Punishment Organization for protecting piracy References
Software piracy Software piracy is the illegally using, copying and reselling of software without the consent of the software creator. Unauthorized copying may be done for personal use or business use.
Software licensing A software license is a document that provides legally binding guidelines for the use and distribution of software. Software licenses typically provide end users with the right to one or more copies of the software without violating copyrights
Benefits of using licensed software By using licensed software, you are able to contribute to the further development of the program you are using. It also helps the economy generate not just computer related jobs, but opportunities for other people/business who’s work is much dependent on “written” technology.
Impact of proprietary license on a user The EULA (End User License Agreement ) may itself be quite complex and long. It is important for one to understand the scope of the use which is permitted through the license- any use should be permitted by the license . Reverse engineering is nearly always prohibited Violating any of the condition result in copyright violation
Why software piracy
Insufficient Buying Power- Some people or businesses or government agencies do not purchase software legally because they cannot afford it Expanded Global Internet Access- Nowadays, there are more and more people can access the Internet around the world. On the other word means they can more easily find pirated software to purchase or download through internet. Availability- This is a major rationale why many people head to torrent websites with an intention to pirate software or other things
Effects of piracy software on users
Security Risks- Pirated software can carry viruses and other types of malware that infect computers. According to the Harrison Group, 24 percent of pirated copies of Windows were either infected or they automatically downloaded malware as soon as they connected to the Internet. Even if a piece of pirated software isn't infected itself, it can pose a security risk through a lack of updates: Some copies of pirated software can't update properly, leading users to continue using old versions with security holes.
Productivity Risks- Aside from security holes, using outdated pirated software can cause users to encounter bugs and glitches, leading to lost work, lost time and frustration. The hacks used to run pirated software can also interfere with software operation, such as preventing a program from accessing online features in order to avoid detection. In addition to problems with the software itself, pirated programs lack a warranty and access to customer support, making it more difficult to get help when problems occur
Legal Risks- Using pirated software carries high penalties under copyright law for users caught in the act. In the United States, copyright infringement can lead to up to five years in jail and a $250,000 fine. The owner of the software's copyright can also sue for damages, which can run as high as $150,000 per copy. Although the idea of software piracy might evoke an image of an a home computer user, piracy often occurs in businesses, putting entire companies at legal risk. Even the
U.S. Army was caught in 2013 for using over $180 million in pirated software, costing it a $50 million settlement. If you know a company is using pirated software, you can report the crime anonymously to an industry association, such as
BSA or The Software & Information Industry Association
Effect on business
Distribution Methods- Pirated material is distributed in two ways. Unknowing consumers buy pirated items. Others buy pirated items knowing they are pirated. According to the Business Software Alliance, software theft costs Industry $51 billion in 2009.
Revenue
Diversion- Piracy diverts money away
from producers and distributors of items such as audio recordings, making those companies who make an investment in production and distribution less profitable.
Tax
Revenues- Except in the case where pirated
items are sold through retail channels and taxed, tax revenue is not generated from pirated items. For example, when music is downloaded with no tax charged when it is supposed to be, as dictated by tax laws, that revenue is lost as well. Lost tax revenue reduces funds available by the taxing government to spend.
Economic Impact
Source: Business Software Alliance and IDC 2004, First annual BSA and IDC global software piracy study.
How to prevent piracy 1.
2.
Read the End User License Agreement (EULA) for each software product you purchase. The EULA's terms and conditions define how you can legally use the software, how many computers you can install the software on. Purchase CD software only from reputable resellers. Check the manufacturer's website to see what kind of authentication markings they include to guarantee that the software is genuine. Microsoft affixes a "Certificate of Authority" label to the outside packaging of their products, and Adobe includes silk-screened artwork along with trademarks, patent information and part numbers on their CDs.
1.
2.
3.
Purchase software downloads directly from the manufacturer's website. Never download software from a peer-to-peer file-sharing site such as Limewire, Kazaa or BearShare, and do not make your software available on these sites. Register your software to prevent others from attempting to install your software on their computers. Software companies call this "soft lifting" and it is a major source of software piracy. Report piracy if you discover that software you purchased is not authentic or if you suspect that an online reseller or retail establishment is selling counterfeit software. This is the biggest single action anyone can take to stop software piracy.
Punishment for piracy In India, the copyright of computer software is protected under the Indian Copyright Act of 1957. Under the Indian Copyright Act, a software pirate can be tried under both civil and criminal law. The minimum jail term for software copyright infringement is seven days, and the maximum jail term is three years. Statutory fines range from a minimum of 50,000 to a maximum of 200,000 rupees.
Organization for protecting piracy BSA (business software alliance) – established in 1998 and representing a number of world’s largest software makers. Its principal activity is trying to stop copyright infringement of software produced by its member.
FAST (Federation Against Software Theft) - it was set up in 1984 by the British computer society’s copyright committee, and was the first software copyright organization in U.K. Its first action was to raise the awareness of software piracy.
SIIA (Software & Information Industry Association) – it offers global services in business development, government relations, corporate education and intellectual property protection to companies It also advocates a legal and regulatory environment that benefits the entire industry
References
https://searchcio.techtarget.com/definition/software-license https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/piracy https://dotherights.wordpress.com/what-is-softwarepiracy/why-software-piracy-happen/ https://fossbytes.com/10-reasons-why-people-do-piracyand-download-movies-shows-albums-software/ https://www.techwalla.com/articles/the-effects-of-softwarepiracy/ https://www.techwalla.com/articles/how-to-stop-softwarepiracy/ www.ehow.com
[email protected]
OUTLINES
Software piracy Software licensing Classification of software licenses Benefits of using licensed software Impact of proprietary license on a user Why software piracy Effects of piracy software on users Effect of piracy software on business How to prevent piracy Punishment Organization for protecting piracy References
Software piracy Software piracy is the illegally using, copying and reselling of software without the consent of the software creator. Unauthorized copying may be done for personal use or business use.
Software licensing A software license is a document that provides legally binding guidelines for the use and distribution of software. Software licenses typically provide end users with the right to one or more copies of the software without violating copyrights
Benefits of using licensed software By using licensed software, you are able to contribute to the further development of the program you are using. It also helps the economy generate not just computer related jobs, but opportunities for other people/business who’s work is much dependent on “written” technology.
Impact of proprietary license on a user The EULA (End User License Agreement ) may itself be quite complex and long. It is important for one to understand the scope of the use which is permitted through the license- any use should be permitted by the license . Reverse engineering is nearly always prohibited Violating any of the condition result in copyright violation
Why software piracy
Insufficient Buying Power- Some people or businesses or government agencies do not purchase software legally because they cannot afford it Expanded Global Internet Access- Nowadays, there are more and more people can access the Internet around the world. On the other word means they can more easily find pirated software to purchase or download through internet. Availability- This is a major rationale why many people head to torrent websites with an intention to pirate software or other things
Effects of piracy software on users
Security Risks- Pirated software can carry viruses and other types of malware that infect computers. According to the Harrison Group, 24 percent of pirated copies of Windows were either infected or they automatically downloaded malware as soon as they connected to the Internet. Even if a piece of pirated software isn't infected itself, it can pose a security risk through a lack of updates: Some copies of pirated software can't update properly, leading users to continue using old versions with security holes.
Productivity Risks- Aside from security holes, using outdated pirated software can cause users to encounter bugs and glitches, leading to lost work, lost time and frustration. The hacks used to run pirated software can also interfere with software operation, such as preventing a program from accessing online features in order to avoid detection. In addition to problems with the software itself, pirated programs lack a warranty and access to customer support, making it more difficult to get help when problems occur
Legal Risks- Using pirated software carries high penalties under copyright law for users caught in the act. In the United States, copyright infringement can lead to up to five years in jail and a $250,000 fine. The owner of the software's copyright can also sue for damages, which can run as high as $150,000 per copy. Although the idea of software piracy might evoke an image of an a home computer user, piracy often occurs in businesses, putting entire companies at legal risk. Even the
U.S. Army was caught in 2013 for using over $180 million in pirated software, costing it a $50 million settlement. If you know a company is using pirated software, you can report the crime anonymously to an industry association, such as
BSA or The Software & Information Industry Association
Effect on business
Distribution Methods- Pirated material is distributed in two ways. Unknowing consumers buy pirated items. Others buy pirated items knowing they are pirated. According to the Business Software Alliance, software theft costs Industry $51 billion in 2009.
Revenue
Diversion- Piracy diverts money away
from producers and distributors of items such as audio recordings, making those companies who make an investment in production and distribution less profitable.
Tax
Revenues- Except in the case where pirated
items are sold through retail channels and taxed, tax revenue is not generated from pirated items. For example, when music is downloaded with no tax charged when it is supposed to be, as dictated by tax laws, that revenue is lost as well. Lost tax revenue reduces funds available by the taxing government to spend.
Economic Impact
Source: Business Software Alliance and IDC 2004, First annual BSA and IDC global software piracy study.
How to prevent piracy 1.
2.
Read the End User License Agreement (EULA) for each software product you purchase. The EULA's terms and conditions define how you can legally use the software, how many computers you can install the software on. Purchase CD software only from reputable resellers. Check the manufacturer's website to see what kind of authentication markings they include to guarantee that the software is genuine. Microsoft affixes a "Certificate of Authority" label to the outside packaging of their products, and Adobe includes silk-screened artwork along with trademarks, patent information and part numbers on their CDs.
1.
2.
3.
Purchase software downloads directly from the manufacturer's website. Never download software from a peer-to-peer file-sharing site such as Limewire, Kazaa or BearShare, and do not make your software available on these sites. Register your software to prevent others from attempting to install your software on their computers. Software companies call this "soft lifting" and it is a major source of software piracy. Report piracy if you discover that software you purchased is not authentic or if you suspect that an online reseller or retail establishment is selling counterfeit software. This is the biggest single action anyone can take to stop software piracy.
Punishment for piracy In India, the copyright of computer software is protected under the Indian Copyright Act of 1957. Under the Indian Copyright Act, a software pirate can be tried under both civil and criminal law. The minimum jail term for software copyright infringement is seven days, and the maximum jail term is three years. Statutory fines range from a minimum of 50,000 to a maximum of 200,000 rupees.
Organization for protecting piracy BSA (business software alliance) – established in 1998 and representing a number of world’s largest software makers. Its principal activity is trying to stop copyright infringement of software produced by its member.
FAST (Federation Against Software Theft) - it was set up in 1984 by the British computer society’s copyright committee, and was the first software copyright organization in U.K. Its first action was to raise the awareness of software piracy.
SIIA (Software & Information Industry Association) – it offers global services in business development, government relations, corporate education and intellectual property protection to companies It also advocates a legal and regulatory environment that benefits the entire industry
References
https://searchcio.techtarget.com/definition/software-license https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/piracy https://dotherights.wordpress.com/what-is-softwarepiracy/why-software-piracy-happen/ https://fossbytes.com/10-reasons-why-people-do-piracyand-download-movies-shows-albums-software/ https://www.techwalla.com/articles/the-effects-of-softwarepiracy/ https://www.techwalla.com/articles/how-to-stop-softwarepiracy/ www.ehow.com
[email protected]
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