A hard line on the software pirates

Article Abstract:

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has investigators inspecting companies to see they are not using pirate versions of commercial software. Use of unlicensed software has fallen in the last two years but still remains high, costing publishers hundreds of millions of pounds sterling. Across Europe almost two thirds of computer software is used illegally. On any UK personal computer less than one program in two is legal and in Italy and Spain only 18% and 10% respectively are licensed. BSA's UK counterpart is the Federation Against Software Theft (FAST). A recent raid on Mirror Group showed 670 of the 800 programs there to be pirated, and the matter was settled out of court for half a million pounds sterling.

Investigations, Business Software Alliance

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Euro pirates sail in

Article Abstract:

Mixed views are being expressed about whether the introduction of the single European currency will prompt a rise in fraudulent activity. Gartner Group believes that companies will be particularly vulnerable to opportunist fraud in the period from Jan 1999 to 2002, when they have the choice of trading either in euros or in their own national currency. Accounting discrepancies are likely to be dismissed as software problems or genuine errors, and this will increase the potential for fraud. There are likely to be particular problems in the areas of money laundering and counterfeiting.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Intnl Economic Policy, Forecasts and trends, International economic relations, European Monetary System, Money laundering

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PC pirates who sail the software seas

Article Abstract:

The Federation Against Software Theft (Fast) obtains an Anton Piller order, entitling them to enter and inspect offices suspected of using illegal software. They may take the company to court but usually out-of-court settlements are agreed. Press statements are always made. Corporate membership is increasing. Dishonest dealers may supply illegal software unknown to the purchasers until they seek support from the original manufacturer.

Methods, Computer software industry, Software industry, Federation Against Software Theft

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