How does software piracy affects software developers?

Answer 1

Software piracy is, in effect, stealing or theft.

When software is pirated, the author, or copyright holder does not get paid for the work and effort that went into writing the software.

The copyright holder has a right to define, within the software license agreement, the way a user my load the software, and how the software is used, and possible distributed.

If those who create and write software do not get paid for their efforts, they will stop writing software. Subsequently, we as a society suffer.

In the United States, it is a violation of federal law to pirate software, and it carries tremendous penalties, including fines and possible imprisonment.

G.C. Hutson, Chief Executive and Senior Partner

Sadien Intellectual Property, Inc.

http://www.Sadien.com

Answer 2

Piracy is the illegal reproduction (copy or counterfeiting) of work such as software, recordings or motion pictures. With the advanced evolution of technology, piracy has become easier and, at the same time, more prevalent. Protected music can be downloaded from the internet without paying for it. Computer software can be programmed by cheap workers offshore copying the design behind the original software. Although most know about software piracy, many people don't fully comprehend its impact

Answer 3

In the long run, it disadvantages individual users, as software prices go up if companies aren't getting enough sales to stay in business.

As for businesses, a few game making companies went bust in the 1990s because of piracy.

Answer 4

The impact of computer piracy can result in major revenue losses among all three. Revenue losses can affect everyone sooner or later.