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Why should we fight software piracy? |
Software theft is hazardous to business in general. And to you in particular. Here's a quick reminder of the problems unlicensed software can cause: • Viruses introduced by illegal software can damage or even destroy your system. • Serial number clashes can cause serious disruption. • The lack of user manuals, reference materials, and product support make your job even more difficult. • Because you have no original disks, you're unable to recover from a software failure. • You waste time and energy sorting out system problems. • You get no assurance of product authenticity or reliability. • If you run a CAD environment, you may encounter problems with output devices such as printers and plotters. Your company can also be seriously affected - and of course that affects you too. But you can play a key role by informing senior management how software piracy directly affects them as well as the company. • The organisation will suffer a tarnished reputation if found guilty of copyright infringement. • Criminal charges may be filed against directors who consent or turn a blind eye to illegal copying of software. • Your company forfeits product warranties and low-priced or free upgrades. |
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