Yes; it may also be possible to patent.
Yes. Under current US copyright law computer programs are considered "literary works"
Assuming that it qualifies for protection, copyright applies as soon as the program is finished and the file is saved.
USe the software program "LIMEWIRE"
From the Canadian Copyright Act C-42 definitions (see link for full text)"computer program" means a set of instructions or statements, expressed, fixed, embodied or stored in any manner, that is to be used directly or indirectly in a computer in order to bring about a specific result;
In order for a work to be eligible for copyright, it must be available in a tangible format, one that can be observed using the senses. Thus a speech must be written down or recorded in order to be eligible for copyright protection.
From the Canadian Copyright Act C-42 definitions (see link for full text)"computer program" means a set of instructions or statements, expressed, fixed, embodied or stored in any manner, that is to be used directly or indirectly in a computer in order to bring about a specific result;
Copyright infringement in general is copying, altering, or distributing protected material without the permission of the copyright holder. If you have a software license to put a program on one computer and you put it on two, you have infringed the copyright. More details can be found in the End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) of the program.
The Computer Software Copyright Act of 1980 extended copyright protection to computer programs, recognizing them as literary works under U.S. copyright law. This legislation aimed to safeguard the rights of software developers by preventing unauthorized reproduction and distribution of their programs. It also clarified that both source code and object code are eligible for copyright protection. Overall, the act helped foster innovation in the software industry by providing legal protection for creators.
Yes. Any artistic work of sufficient originality is eligible for copyright protection
No. Names, titles and common words/phrases ae not eligible for copyright protection
At some point this computer may be eligible, but as of right now, people are having difficulty getting windows 7 to work seamlessly. HP-Compaq-Business-6530B-Intel-Core-2-Duo-P8600-24-GHz-Laptop, is perfectly eligible for window 7 up gradation by following manufacturer’s directions for software up gradation, when it becomes available in fall. Yes, the Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet PC will be eligible for the WIndows 7 upgrade program. Yes, this Sony VAIO will be eligible for the Windows 7 upgrade program.
Absolutely not ! That's called copyright theft - and you can be prosecuted for it !