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Software Piracy Defined? Also Known As: Unlicensed software use, Pirated software, Ripped software, Counterfeit software, Warez. Description: The illegal use and/or distribution of software protected under intellectual property laws. Software piracy may take many forms: End-user piracy occurs when an individual or organization reproduces and/or uses unlicensed copies of software for its operations. Client-server overuse occurs when the number of users connected to or accessing one server exceed the total number defined in the license agreement. Counterfeiting is the illegal duplication of software with the intent of directly imitating the copyrighted product. Hard-disk loading occurs when a computer hardware reseller loads unauthorized copies of software onto the machines it sells. Online software theft occurs when individuals download unauthorized copies of software from the Internet. License misuse occurs when software is distributed in channels outside those allowed by the license, or used in ways restricted by the license. Notice what they claim under Online software theft? This is where they blame an innocent purchaser for buying what the Business Software Alliance claims are "unauthorized copies". You bought, you didn't know, tough apples, you must pay.

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