ملكية البرمجيات قطعة قراءة ستيب رقم 79

نص القطعة

1-Software licensing helps protect the software company and the end-user. Using unlicensed software is illegal and can cost you time and money. Most software is licensed, not sold, meaning there are terms the end-user must follow. The terms and conditions are often described in the Software License Agreement and usually include rules and restrictions on using the software: how long you can use the software (e.g., 12 months), how many computers you can install it on, and what types of uses are permitted (e.g., educational vs. commercial use). It also includes restrictions on reverse engineering, selling, or transferring the software. 2-If an end-user violates the terms of the software agreement, they could lose the right to use the software or be forced to pay a fine. Individuals and organizations should read and fully understand the terms of the software license and ensure compliance. 3-Software licensing is very beneficial for the customers. First and foremost, it protects companies against piracy. Using unlicensed software is considered software piracy. Software piracy refers to the unauthorized use, duplication, or distribution of copyrighted software. The copyright owners can take legal action against you, and the government can force you to pay damages. Some people think they won't get caught using unlicensed software. Unfortunately, they are mistaken. 4-Companies have a financial incentive to fight against software violations. According to the Business Software Alliance ("BSA"), software companies lose about $46 billion per year due to unlicensed software. There are tools and services that identify unlicensed software users and help companies recover revenue. 5-Licensed software decreases the risk of cybersecurity incidents. Reports have shown that people and organizations who use unlicensed PC software generally encounter more malware than those who don't. Because cybercriminals can pre-install or embed malware in the software and use it to gain unauthorized access to your information, a lot of people who buy software prefer licensed software. In fact, a survey conducted by BSA revealed that users rated malware among the top three reasons to avoid unlicensed software. 6-Licensed software can save money and increase efficiency. According to the BSA, fixing problems with malware from unlicensed software can cost more than $10,000 per infected computer.