What is the definition of software piracy?
Software piracy is the unauthorized use of software. It includes the illegal duplication of copyrighted software or the installation of copyrighted software on more computers than authorized under terms of the software license agreement. (Encarta® World English Dictionary [North American Edition] © & (P) 2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.) When an individual or institution purchases software, they only purchase the right to use the software. The copyright belongs to the developers of corporation who produces the software.