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Yes, it is quite common for a copyright owner to license programs for others to copy and distribute.

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What are examples of copyright software?

Virtually all software is protected by copyright--even Linux (Linux just has a really broad license). There is also a program called Official Copyright Software that helps creators through the process of registering their works.


What tells you what is right and wrong about copyright software?

The End User Licensing Agreement specifies how copyright law applies to a program.


What may constitute software copyright infringement?

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.


Who owns software copyright?

Assuming the software meets the criteria for copyright protection ("a work of sufficient originality fixed in a tangible medium perceptible by human or machine") the author of the software, or in the case of work-for-hire, the company the program was created for would hold the copyright.


What is an example of somebody violating software or program copyright?

Making a copy of the software, including uploading it to a filesharing service, would be copyright infringement. Unauthorized alteration to the code would also be infringing.


How do you download older music from the internet that is not copyright protected to your computer?

USe the software program "LIMEWIRE"


Is a computer program eligible for a copyright?

Yes; it may also be possible to patent.


What are possible ways to get past a PC Pandora program?

Possible ways to get past a pandora PC program are to install the initial software, or to install a software that blocks such programs. This software can be found for free on numerous websites.


What are the key differences between software copyright and patent protection?

Software copyright protects the expression of an idea in a software program, such as the code and structure, while patent protection covers the functionality or process that the software performs. Copyright is automatic upon creation, while a patent must be applied for and granted by a government agency. Copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years, while a patent typically lasts for 20 years.


Is it possible to load a software from extracted files of the software which areis already in the computer?

No, you have to install the program from the original exe file.


Where can you download free Photoshop software that has no limitations?

The program Photoshop is a licensed software and you can not download and use it for free legally.There is a free program called Gimp which is similar to photoshop and is completely free to download and use.Your A Gay Freak Worried About Copyright Your A Goon Get A Life!


Is it possible to save a conversation between a program and a server?

It is possible to save a conversation between a program and a server in some instances. It can record the information if the person who sets up the software turns on the logging function. Then all information can be recorded. This may not be possible with all software, though.

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