Software piracy simply means using software without paying for it. In Hong Kong, it is illegal to copy, upload, download, distribute or install computer software without permission.
There is a different license agreement for freeware, shareware and software need to be purchased for use.
Over the Internet, some Warez Dudes distribute a "crack" file for illegally accessing software, which is a criminal act. Software are the developers' creations. A piece of software requires months or even years of development. Only the developers deserve the rewards. |
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Pirated Games
The owner of a cyber cafe has been accused of breaking Intellectual Property laws by installing pirated software developed by a computer game developing company... | |
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Intellectual Property Department Survey
In April 2002, the Intellectual Property Department released the results of a survey regarding the use of pirated software... | |
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Software Piracy on the Increase
Research conducted by the Business Software Association (BSA) shows that software piracy has grown from 37% in 2000 to 40% in 2001... | |
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