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SOFTWARE PIRACY: ATTITUDES TOWARDS SOFTWARE PIRACY
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English 310
CONTENTS
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Illustrations iv
Abstract v
Software Piracy: Attitudes toward Software Piracy 1
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What is Software Piracy? 1
Various Forms 2
Legal Issues 3
Student Awareness 4
Factors Toward Software Piracy 5
Advantages and Disadvantages 5
Motivating Factors 5
Corporate Scenario 6
Software Piracy: Affecting the Economy 7
Taking Profit from Companies 7
Taking Jobs from Employees 8
Giving a Sense of Doubt to Shareholders 9
Providing Little Rewards 9
Conclusion 9
Recommendation 10
References 11
Appendix A Attitudes toward Software Piracy Survey 13
ILLUSTRATIONS
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Figure 1 Student's Awareness of Software Piracy 4
Figure 2 Who Would Copy Their Employer's Software 7
Figure 3 Dollar Losses by Region 8
ABSTRACT
Software piracy is a world-wide problem that is increasingly becoming more of a threat to businesses, economies, and shareholders. Although, student¡¦s awareness of its legal issues and punishment was positive, many individuals are unaware of the impact software piracy has on the economy. With many motivating factors, it is not surprising that software piracy is a global problem. Because the software industry has a high demand, software piracy is costing these industries billions of dollars each year. Even with many disadvantages of pirated software many people will continue to pirate software.
Software Piracy: Attitudes toward Software Piracy
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