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How will people get caught making illegal copies of software programs if they don't sell it or share it?
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∙ 16y ago
Asking is a bad sign you are looking for information in order not to get caught, but either way the programs ussually need to go online for updates or patches, when this occures your registry files are checked and it will pop up that you have an illegal version. At least that is the way most of them work.
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Illegal copies of commercial software are referred to as?
Pirated software
What kind of software occurs when someone steals software media intentionally erases software programs or illegally copies a software program?
Software Theft
What programs copy itself repeatedly?
malicious software that copies itself repeatedly
Would you be in trouble if your windows is not genuine?
It's illegal to make copies of Windows software, so you could receive a fine or even jail sentence, but you would have to get caught using the copy, which is unlikely unless you are in the bootlegging business.
Is there anything wrong acqiuring and using unauthorised software copies?
Yes. Even if you feel that you are ethically justified in using software without paying for it, it is illegal to do so.
What is the differences between legal and illegal software?
For software to be legal, it either has to be free, or you had to have paid for it from the original producer of it. If someone else buys the software, and you make copies of it and hack it to make it work or use someone else's license details to make it work, that is illegal. Software can also be illegal in terms of content. If the software is about an illegal theme or encourages illegal acts (like rape, molestation, murder, terrorism), it may be illegal depending on the country, or illegal in certain situations (such as in public, or in front of children). Or the software could be illegal in the sense that it is a virus or a hacking tool, or otherwise damages computers and computer security..
What governs and protects the use of proprietary software and why is it important?
Copyright laws protects software. The software's author is entitled to be paid for every copy that's sold - just as if they were a book author. Making illegal copies is essentially THEFT ! Nobody works for free - unless they're doing voluntary work. If you want to use programs on your computer - you should expect to pay for every program !
Is making copies of software illegal?
That would depend on the license agreement, but the typical license allows the person who buys the software to make a backup copy. Most vendors will, in fact,supply free back up copies to registered owners of their software. I would hesitate a long time before paying for software which did not allow me to make backups and did offer free replacements upon request.
Is Vdownloader legal?
The software is legal, your use may not be. If you use the software to obtain unlicensed copies of licensed materials you would be violating copyright laws. How you use the software is what makes it legal or illegal. * `~-~_;:'<I just use it to upload videos from Youtube.com>':;_~-~`
Where can you download software?
go on itunes or if you don't want to then buy cds with music already on them and put it in your computer......either that or you can be really stupid and get illegal copies(please don't)
What is software downloaded from the Internet which corrupts other computer software?
This is typically referred to as malware, specifically a type called a virus. Viruses are malicious programs that replicate themselves by inserting copies into other programs, files, or the boot sector of the computer. They can damage software, steal information, or disrupt system operations.
Making unauthorized copies of original software is called software?
piracy
