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Title:
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THE IMPACT OF COPYRIGHT REGULATIONS ON THE SOFTWARE MARKET |
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Author(s):
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Waqar Ahmad |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8924-66-9 |
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Editors:
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Piet Kommers, Pedro Isaías and Nian-Shing Chen |
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Year:
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2008 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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296 |
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Last Page:
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300 |
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Language:
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English |
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Cover:
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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Copyright is a method created to protect new technology development and this protection cannot be achieved unless there
is growing awareness in the society about copyright regulations and rules. Therefore the meaning of copyright and the
new foundation of it are clarified. The limitation of what is protected and what is not protected under the copyright law is
explored. Particular attention is paid to the computer software piracy, taking into consideration its beginning and the
International communitys protection of software. The motivation behind software piracy is reported. Code of ethics and
professional practice in Copyright and Software are discussed. The major impact of copyright infringement on the
software market and the benefit of the implementation of copyright law are highlighted. Also how to protect you
organization from software piracy is pointed out. Finally overall conclusions regarding other alternatives to costly
software without any effect on the practice of ethics or impact on the software market are presented. In addition
recommendations are presented that may improve the software market industry in the light of the copyright. |
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