I wonder does anyone like pirated software?

[Derrick022]

I’ve always seen news and also the law about the copyright. Do you think is necessary to use copyrighted software?

[ReMark]

I don't use nor do I recommend that others use pirated software.

Are you using pirated software?

Interesting that this question is being asked by someone from the country most associated with pirated software and the theft of intellectual property.

[Tiger]

China is a big country, lets not accuse anyone shall we.

You as two questions; Does anyone like pirated software? and Is it necessary to use copyrighted software?

As far as pirated software goes, I am on board with ReMarks comment - I don't use pirated software.

If it is necessary to use copyrighted software - that depends on what you need to do. There is freeware out there that are perfectly good for home use, some cases, much more that a home designer would ever need.

The question about copyright in general - now that is a murky subject.

[ReMark]

I'll bet there are plenty of people that "like" pirated software since they did not have to pay for it.

I'd like a million dollars. Does that give me the right to go out and steal it?

[f700es]

I used to turn a blind eye to students using warezed software but most developers now offer student free software so no need in it anymore. And those developers that still "sell" student versions are missing the boat and will suffer in the end. I believe in copyright laws but I don't like some parts of some. I do not agree with the part of not being able to sell ones AutoDesk software if a company does not need all the copies they have. I do not mean selling older copies that have been updated. I mean current copies that are no longer being used. A company I used to work for went out of business and the owner could have sold his AutoDesk software to other companies to raise capital to pay off debts but this is not allowed by AutoDesk. Another example is Apple's statement that their OS can only be installed on "Official" Apple hardware. When OSX can be installed on any x86 based hardware. IMHO 2 good examples of copy right laws going too far.

[Jack_O'neill]

For as long as there have been laws, there have been people who seek to circumvent them. Some do it for the thrill of getting away with something, some do it out of some sense of getting even for all the wrongs the universe has done them. Some do it just to see if they can.

A legislature can make laws, but it cannot make morality. If you know that to do a thing is illegal or immoral or both, and you do it anyway, what does that say for your character? Would you trust to do business with someone you know steals software? What about someone who steals money or materials? Would you allow someone to build you a house with stolen lumber? Many times there is no way to know that the theft has taken place, but my point is this: If you would not trust that person, why would you think yourself trustworthy if you use stolen software?

There is enough legally free software out there for anyone to operate a very successful business without ever spending a dime on it, let alone feel the need to steal it. Now if the person is on the other side of pirated software, as in selling it, you have to know that you're doing something illegal or immoral, just as surely as they guy selling stolen watches out of the trunk of his car in the alley. If you have the resources and talent to sell stuff, why not do it legitimately? You can make just as much money and stay out of jail. Why choose to be a criminal when you can choose not to be?

[DANIEL]

do I think its nessicary to use copyrighted software? no, but if it is copyrighted I do think you should pay for the right to use it.

[BlackBox]

Regarding the moral aspect of the topic... It has been said (and I paraphrase) "obey the law of man."

What has not been said is that "man's law is rooted in common sense." Just saying.

[JD Mather]

Is this question for a school report?

See the fine calculator here
http://www.bsadefense.com/about-the-...-bsa-fines.asp

for reference on copyright
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital..._Copyright_Act

[f700es]

I agree, the OSS options are really good that you can do just about all you want with very little in software these days. Sure some exceptions can pop up depending on what you want to do but for most out there it can be done.

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There is enough legally free software out there for anyone to operate a very successful business without ever spending a dime on it, let alone feel the need to steal it. Now if the person is on the other side of pirated software, as in selling it, you have to know that you're doing something illegal or immoral, just as surely as they guy selling stolen watches out of the trunk of his car in the alley. If you have the resources and talent to sell stuff, why not do it legitimately? You can make just as much money and stay out of jail. Why choose to be a criminal when you can choose not to be?