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It is when a program or music is taken and used without buying it first. The creator of that music or software does not get the money for their work. It is stealing software or music.

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Which laws outlaw illegal downloading of music movies or images and circumventing anti-piracy measures built into most commercial software?

Copyright Act


Who does music piracy harm?

The musicians who are trying to make a living off the royalties from their music, and the distributors who market the music for them. Music piracy is no different than any other kind of theft.


How much music piracy is there?

As much as there are people in the world with computers and internet connection who don't like the high prices of music. There is about 879 music piracy. Give or take.


How has programs like LimeWire affected the music industry?

All the latest software and programs such as limewire is bad for music worldwide because limewire is being used for stealing music this has affected the music industry because lots of people are stealing all over the world, Also piracy is not just ruining the music industry its ruining the film industry aswell.


What is the statute of limitations on music piracy if the music collection is kept?

There are actually two statutes of limitations for music piracy. One is the civil statute of limitations, which is how long you can be sued by the music company, which is 3 years. The other is the criminal statute of limitations, which is how long you can face criminal prosecution for the crime of music piracy (copyright infringement), which is 5 years. These two statutes of limitation are found in 17 USC §507. Note that the fact that you kept the music collection is irrelevant. Courts have ruled that piracy is not a "continuing tort;" what this means is that the statute of limitations starts at the time you commit the theft. Therefore, you can be sued for 3 years or prosecuted for 5 years after you have stolen music, even if you HAD deleted the music.

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Why do people do it Software and Music Piracy?

To get free softwares and music, dude, it's simple!


The act of illegally copying or selling software is called?

Software Piracy!


3 types of software theft?

-steals software media -intentionally erases programs -illegally copies a program -illegally registers and/or activates a program


How does business affect software?

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


What are the advantage and disadvantage of software piracy?

The main advantages of software piracy are the fact that it is inexpensive, in many cases there is no cost at all, you can get it for free, another advantage is that it is easy to find. The big disadvantage of software piracy is that it is illegal.


What constitutes online piracy?

In layman's terms, online piracy is the illegal copying of any copyrighted materials from the Internet. This includes movies, games, music files, software, and even published written works.


What are five types of software?

what are five types of software piracy


Where did software piracy start?

in langley


What is a piracy site?

A piracy site is a place where you illegaly download music, movies, games, software, etc. that are copyrighted. You can be sued for downloading movies through bit torrent trackers, Limewire, or other sharing sites.


What is software piracy vs legal copying?

Legal copying is licensed by the copyright holder, and software piracy is copying without permission.


Making unauthorized copies of original software is called software?

piracy


What is meant by software piracy?

Software piracy pertains to an unauthorized reproduction of licensed software. Pirated copies of these software might work like a regular licensed one but the licensing keys are illegally produced.