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90109601
Title: Rights and Wrongs of Software
Authors: Charles, Dan
Journal: New Scientist Vol: 127 Iss: 1736 Date: Sep 29, 1990 pp: 44-48
Jrnl Code: GNSC ISSN: 0262-4079 Jrnl Group: SciTech
Abstract: Software copyrights have received much attention as software piracy
proliferates. Some experts believe software restrictions will
inhibit the development of better products and the growth of small
firms. Photograph; Illustration
Subjects: Software; Copyright; Computer programming & languages; Computer
crime
Type: Feature
Length: Long (31+ col inches)
90091060
Title: Viewpoint
Authors: Lewis, Bill
Journal: Audio-Visual Communications Vol: 24 Iss: 8 Date: Aug 1990 pp: 6
Jrnl Code: GAVC ISSN: 0004-7562 Jrnl Group: Academic
Abstract: An editorial discusses plagiarism among the software industry. In
the age of digital information everything is easy to duplicate.
Subjects: Copyright; Computers & computer technology; Software; Piracy
Type: Editorial
Length: Medium (10-30 col inches)
90085769
Title: Theft in the Classroom
Authors: Thornburg, David D
Journal: inCider Vol: 8 Iss: 8 Date: Aug 1990 pp: 88-90
Jrnl Code: GINC ISSN: 0740-0101 Jrnl Group: SciTech
Abstract: The issue of software piracy as it relates to use of computer
programs in the classroom is discussed. More sources of public
funding are needed so schools won't be inclined to copy programs
illegally.
Subjects: Education & schools; Copyright; Software; Computer crime
Type: Commentary
Length: Medium (10-30 col inches)
90080229
Title: Pieces of 1-2-3
Authors: Anonymous
Journal: Economist Vol: 316 Iss: 7663 Date: Jul 14, 1990 pp: 73
Jrnl Code: ECT ISSN: 0013-0613 Jrnl Group: Business; News
Abstract: The EC has issued a directive on the issue of computer software
piracy. The directive is aimed at the software houses, as opposed
to hackers and pirates. Illustration
Subjects: Laws & legislation; Software; Piracy; European Community--EC
Type: News
Length: Short (1-9 col inches)
90021544
Title: Tech Talk: The Crackdown on Corporate Pirates
Authors: Davis, Stephen
Journal: Working Woman Vol: 15 Iss: 3 Date: Mar 1990 pp: 50
Jrnl Code: WKW ISSN: 0145-5761 Jrnl Group: Business; Lifestyles
Abstract: Ten of the software industry's largest software vendors have formed
a special task force within the Software Publishers Association to
prosecute abusers. Software piracy is discussed, including ways to
protect one's company against piracy. Illustration
Subjects: Piracy; Software; Telecommunications industry
Type: Feature
Length: Medium (10-30 col inches)
89099445
Title: Fighting Temptation
Authors: Muse, Dan
Journal: inCider Vol: 7 Iss: 10 Date: Oct 1989 pp: 8
Jrnl Code: GINC ISSN: 0740-0101 Jrnl Group: SciTech
Abstract: An editorial discusses the issue of software piracy. Just because
the technology is available doesn't make it legal to copy software.
Subjects: Piracy; Software
Type: Editorial
Length: Medium (10-30 col inches)
89091606
Title: Piracy and Protection
Authors: Hild, John
Journal: Editor & Publisher Vol: 122 Iss: 35 Date: Sep 2, 1989
pp: 22PC, 39PC
Jrnl Code: GEDP ISSN: 0013-094X Jrnl Group: Business
Abstract: Despite court actions and publicity, it is estimated that software
piracy is still flourishing. One software producer that is working
hard against piracy is Xyquest, which produces the popular and much
bootleggedXywrite word processing packages.
Subjects: Piracy; Software
Companies: Xyquest Inc
Type: Commentary
Length: Long (31+ col inches)
89074955
Title: Pursuing Pirates
Authors: Martin, Janette
Journal: Datamation Vol: 35 Iss: 15 Date: Aug 1, 1989 pp: 41-42
Jrnl Code: DAT ISSN: 0011-6963 Jrnl Group: Business; SciTech
Abstract: The efforts of the Business Software Association to stop software
piracy in Europe are described. The first raids by the group were
staged in Italy, where software piracy is a major problem for the
Italian software industry. Photograph
Subjects: Software; Piracy; Europe; Business Software Association
Type: News
Length: Long (31+ col inches)
89074541
Title: This Could Be the Key to Keeping Computer Intruders out
Authors: Armstrong, Larry
Journal: Business Week Iss: 3117 Date: Jul 31, 1989 pp: 54
Jrnl Code: BWE ISSN: 0739-8395 Jrnl Group: Business
Abstract: Computer hackers, software piracy and viruses are good news for
Rainbow Technologies Inc. The company makes products that protect
software from pilferage. Photograph
Subjects: Company profiles; Financial performance; Securities prices
Companies: Rainbow Technologies
Type: General Information
Length: Short (1-9 col inches)
89015701
Title: Holland Awaits Stronger Anti-Piracy Law
Authors: Hoos, Willem
Journal: Billboard Vol: 101 Iss: 5 Date: Feb 4, 1989 pp: 66-67
Jrnl Code: GBIL ISSN: 0006-2510 Jrnl Group: Business
Abstract: Holland still does not have firm new legislation on audio and video
software piracy because a government bill introduced two years ago
has not even been discussed by Parliament. The government's
procrastination over stiffer laws concerning piracy has frustrated
the record industry.
Subjects: Piracy; Laws & legislation; Recording industry; Video industry;
Netherlands
Type: News
Length: Medium (10-30 col inches)
88113532
Title: Say It Ain't So, Joe
Authors: Kennedy, William P.
Journal: inCider Vol: 6 Iss: 9 Date: Sep 1988 pp: 20
Jrnl Code: GINC ISSN: 0740-0101 Jrnl Group: SciTech
Abstract: The author discusses a recent trip to meet a software pirater.
Although talented, the man seemed obsessed with pirating software.
Subjects: Software; Piracy
Type: Commentary
Length: Medium (10-30 col inches)