10 Reasons To Fight PIRACY October 8, 2009

10 Reasons Why You Should Help Fight Software Piracy
Software theft is hazardous to business in general. And to you in particular. Yet
you can make a difference. Your report counts.
Here’s a quick reminder of the problems unlicensed software can cause:
1. Viruses introduced by illegal software can damage or even destroy your
system.
2. Serial number clashes can cause serious disruption.
3. The lack of user manuals, reference materials, and product support make
your job even more difficult.
4. Because you have no original disks, you’re unable to recover from a software
failure.
5. You waste time and energy sorting out system problems.
6. You get no assurance of product authenticity or reliability.
7. If you run a CAD environment, you may encounter problems with output
devices such as printers and plotters. Your company can also be seriously
affected — and of course that affects you too. But you can play a key role by
informing senior management how software piracy directly affects them as well
as the company.
8. The organization will suffer a tarnished reputation if found guilty of
copyright infringement.
9. Criminal charges may be filed against directors who consent or turn a blind
eye to illegal copying of software.
10. Your company forfeits product warranties and low-priced or free upgrades.

Source: BSA (Business Software Alliance)