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Software Piracy Massachusetts

Software piracy occurs when a corrupt reseller circulates multiple copies of a single software package to different customers without providing original manuals and diskettes knowingly. In the following article, you’ll learn about software piracy and its effects on the software industry.

Local Companies

Eze Castle Software
617-316-1000
12 Farnsworth St
Boston, MA

Leo & Po LLC
617-980-3900
15 elmwood ave
quincy, MA

Microsoft Corporation
(781) 487-6648
201 Jones Road, 6th Floor
Waltham, MA

Intuit QuickBase
(781)3704603
100 5th Avenue
Waltham, MA

Bonaire Software Solutions
617-338-0107
201 South St
Boston, MA

The Integrated Solution Group, Inc.
781-938-0712 X101
10 Cedar Street
Woburn, MA

Discus Dental Software
617-469-9999
1208 Vfw Pkwy
Boston, MA

Tapestry Data Systems
781 769 9041
61 Endicott Street
Norwood, MA

Axiom Computer Repair and Services
774-847-7278
60-3 South St.
Wrentham, MA

Carlson Software
617-254-5429
214 Lincoln St
Boston, MA

Kinds of Software Piracy

Reseller Piracy

This kind of piracy occurs when a corrupt reseller circulates multiple copies of a single software package to different customers without providing original manuals & diskettes knowingly. Sometimes, reseller also sells fake versions of software to innocent customers to make money.

End User Piracy

End user piracy means using multiple copies of a single software package on several different systems or circulating registered or licensed copies of software to others. This kind of piracy also takes place when a cracked version of the software is used. Hacking into the software and disabling the copy protection or illegally generating key codes that unlocks the trial version making the software a registered version creates a cracked version.

Trademark/Trade Name violation

Violation piracy occurs when an individual or dealer claims to be authorized either as a technician, support provider or reseller, or is improperly using a trademark or trade name.

BBS/Internet Piracy

BBS/ Internet Piracy occur during the electronic transfer of copyrighted software. If system operators and/or users upload or download copyrighted software and materials onto or from bulletin boards or the Internet for others to copy and use without the proper license. The developer does not get any credit for the hacked software distributed.

Effects of Software Piracy

Software piracy harms not only the software developing companies but also effect consumers, software developers, and resellers. This increases the risk of corruption in consumer's computers by defective software and infected with viruses. Pirated software usually has inadequate documentation, which prevents consumers from enjoying the full benefits of the software package. In addition, consumers are unable to take advantage of technical support and product upgrades, which are typically available to legitimate registered users only. Pirated software can cost consumers lost time and more money.

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