Software piracy is the stealing of software by reproducing unauthorized copies for other people. Since software is not technically owned by the purchaser, but rather is a purchase allowing the ability to use the software, it is not legal for user 's to make copy of the software product they do not own. Software piracy is an extremely difficult form of piracy to stop because it is almost impossible to monitor individuals user 's and what they are doing with the software they purchase. It naturally follows that because it is so easy to engage in, software piracy, is a very popular practice, and is a large problem for software producers. Since methods such as copy-protection and required registration have been unsuccessful in thwarting software
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The original hacking community was formed from anti-establishment roots, which expressed a desire for knowledge and community that did not conform with big corporations and government. The first generation hackers essentially saw their activities as a voyage to expand their knowledge and evade the dominant institutions of society, which they felt held them back. Many modern day hackers have abandoned the quest for knowledge and freedom and instead focused on how to capitalize on breaching computer systems. Monetary gain is a large motivator, in addition to, revenge, seeking joy in mischief, wishing to make a political statement, gloating in the exaltation of the crime, and satisfying sexual behaviors that are outlawed. While some of the original hackers still exist, it has become easier for those not as bright and skilled to partake in hacking, and therefore people from all walks of life have entered the arena of computer crime. Making easy money, causing disruptions for enemies, or gaining notietary as a trouble maker, are all alluring factors that pull modern day hackers into computer crime without needing the intelligence and community the early hackers relied on to embark on their quests. Motivations for contemporary computer intruders cover many facets of human behavior. Some are bored and use it as entertainment, others seek sexual satisfaction through hounding ex 's or spying …show more content…
In the past, crime embodied a physical location of occurrence, where as nowadays technology had enabled criminals to act anonymously and from literally anywhere that computers can operate. The crimes Americans ' commit, are much the same as they were in the past. How they commit them, however, is an entirely different story. With the advance of our standard of living, we are healthier and wealthier, with access to expensive technology, which gives criminals a new avenue to act unlawfully. Along with our increase of prosperity, also has come wider spread education. While this is aa great advance for Americans, it also poses a problem for crime. With more technological devices and the know how to use them, comes more complicated crime with more opaque solutions to solving crime. Wealth, technology, and knowledge have given criminals an avenue to break laws with the unfortunate cloak of
The original hacking community was formed from anti-establishment roots, which expressed a desire for knowledge and community that did not conform with big corporations and government. The first generation hackers essentially saw their activities as a voyage to expand their knowledge and evade the dominant institutions of society, which they felt held them back. Many modern day hackers have abandoned the quest for knowledge and freedom and instead focused on how to capitalize on breaching computer systems. Monetary gain is a large motivator, in addition to, revenge, seeking joy in mischief, wishing to make a political statement, gloating in the exaltation of the crime, and satisfying sexual behaviors that are outlawed. While some of the original hackers still exist, it has become easier for those not as bright and skilled to partake in hacking, and therefore people from all walks of life have entered the arena of computer crime. Making easy money, causing disruptions for enemies, or gaining notietary as a trouble maker, are all alluring factors that pull modern day hackers into computer crime without needing the intelligence and community the early hackers relied on to embark on their quests. Motivations for contemporary computer intruders cover many facets of human behavior. Some are bored and use it as entertainment, others seek sexual satisfaction through hounding ex 's or spying …show more content…
In the past, crime embodied a physical location of occurrence, where as nowadays technology had enabled criminals to act anonymously and from literally anywhere that computers can operate. The crimes Americans ' commit, are much the same as they were in the past. How they commit them, however, is an entirely different story. With the advance of our standard of living, we are healthier and wealthier, with access to expensive technology, which gives criminals a new avenue to act unlawfully. Along with our increase of prosperity, also has come wider spread education. While this is aa great advance for Americans, it also poses a problem for crime. With more technological devices and the know how to use them, comes more complicated crime with more opaque solutions to solving crime. Wealth, technology, and knowledge have given criminals an avenue to break laws with the unfortunate cloak of