The Delhi High Court has stopped a Mumbai-based firm from selling computers loaded with Microsoft software programmes like Windows 7 etc and has imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh on it for breaching the. In today's modern world, piracy doesn't just mean kids downloading the latest. For misusing illegal copies of software from big names like Microsoft, Adobe, and Autodesk. More than just leaving you open to fines, illegal software can also.
Its called piracy and is punishable by law however the chances of you getting caught are slim to none. The software police (and there really are software police) are more concerned with protecting against big money thefts usually at large companies or school sites.
You the little guy need not worry.but if you are still concerned, don't use the software on computers that are connected to the Internet. Sometimes codes are writtent into the software to automatically alert the person who produced the software in the first place. PS If you're talking music software.well some people have gotten prosecuted in the past. Okay, so by now we get the point that the minute they cross the border, they have broken a law.
Everyone here seems to be pretty impressed with themselves for coming up with that same answer. But I know you didn't mean that. You meant AFTER they settle here and take up a job or two and are just like everyone else in the United States save for the fact that they aren't citizens. I think it might never happen.
Breaking any other law besides immigration law, that is. Think about it: They have families to raise, if not here in the U.S., back home where they wire the money every week.
So they have the same - and possibly greater - incentive to keep working, keep making a paycheck, staying sober and clean, and staying out of jail as everyone else in the U.S. No job, no money for the family. It's really not so complicated. There are a lot of citizens, on the other hand, who are born in the relative lap of luxury, and don't appreciate it.
They drive drunk and kill people, they rape for a self-indulgent game, they steal from and con people because they aren't smart enough or industrious enough to get ahead with their own effort, so they have to chisel someone else's. There are lots who cheat the government at tax time. The illegal immigrants CAN do these things. And a few do.
But overwhelmingly, they don't want to make waves, they want to get ahead, and they realize - more than most blessed and lucky citizens of the U.S. Do - just what an opportunity being here gets them.
In 2005 for the first time, software piracy within the work place and individual cases became a criminal offense, allowing strict punishment to be forced upon software pirates (BSAA, 2005). With the introduction of the new Copyright Act, it is now a criminal offense to sell or distribute copyrighted software illegally.
In the past distributing copyrighted software but not obtaining any financial benefit resulted in only a civil punishment. Some of these tougher penalties include (BSA, 2005): Fines up to $93,500 and /or up to five years imprisonment for individuals; Fines up to $467,500 and/or up to five years imprisonment for companies. Not that I'm supporting illegal software use. But there are very few ways of getting 'caught in the act', short of walking into, say, the Microsoft headquarters and declaring loudly that you're using a pirated version of Windows. Even then, you'd likely have to pull out your laptop and prove it before facing any consequences. Its the very fact that it is all but impossible to catch and prosecute individual users who are employing pirated software that companies like Microsoft, among many others, go to such lengths to secure their programs - checking that the install disc is in the drive every time you go to run your game, requiring serials and connections with a central server, etcetera.
Your friend, for better or worse, has very little to worry about. I guess that depends on how you define 'illegal software use'. If you're talking about using a cracked, pirated, or unlicensed version of a program on your computer for personal use, there's not really anything to worry about. You won't be able to use tech support and you won't be able to install updates using the 'legal' channels. You also have to be careful about sharing serial numbers for programs you have legally purchased.
Some companies keep track of installs and won't allow the program to be reinstalled if it's installed on more than 2-3 computers. It's generally considered ok to install a program you purchased on your home computer, a laptop, and maybe a work computer. But you may not be able to install it on more than that without purchasing additional licenses. If it's a pirated version of Windows, you may not be able to get through the software activation process.
Even if you do, you won't be able to download all those critical updates that Windows requires. If you're talking about using a peer-to-peer program like Morphious or LimeWire, the main danger comes from sharing files. If you're going to be using any of these programs, just make sure you move all files out of your downloads and/or shared folder once they are completed. While the MPAA and the RIAA have gone after individual users and slapped them with lawsuits, they are primarily concerned with the people who are sharing lots of files. If you're talking about using a computer program to create and upload viruses, steal personal information, or any other malicious or fraudulent activity, you could be facing real criminal charges that could include massive fines, prison time, and/or parole. Stealing a $200 software package is felony theft-even if you just download a copy or copy a friend's disk. That seems easy enough.
Software companies have ways of finding out who is using unregistered copies of their software. Many new applications follow Microsoft's lead and sign into a central site with your MAC address to validate that the system is registered. Given your MAC address and IP address they know who you are and where you use the system.
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Has settled a case with a Western Australian metalwork company for the illegal use of software owned by BSA members Adobe, Autodesk and Microsoft in breach of copyright law. Under the settlement, the company paid $100,000 in damages for the use of unlicensed software. The six-figure settlement in Western Australia follows a record number of settlements for the state in 2015. In addition to paying damages, the business has agreed to purchase legitimate software licences of Adobe, Autodesk and Microsoft programs to legalise its ongoing software deployments. To ensure ongoing compliance, the business has also agreed to undertake regular audits and report to BSA. The informant who reported the matter is also the first to receive the maximum reward of $20,000 from BSA.
BSA is offering up to $20,000 to eligible recipients who disclose accurate information regarding unlawful copying or use of BSA members’ software. Potential recipients must provide assistance and evidence to support the information, as may be required by BSA’s legal advisers, in connection with any claim or legal proceedings initiated by the BSA members., nearly one in four installations of business software in Australia is unlicensed. “While some businesses think they can save money and fly under the radar by using unlicensed software, the reality is they fail to consider the larger financial and reputational risks,” said Roland Chan, senior director, compliance programs, Asia-Pacific, BSA. “This case serves as a reminder to businesses everywhere of the,” he added. “We urge all businesses, whether large or small, to conduct regular audits of software licences and deployments and implement an effective software asset management practice.” Image courtesy under.