COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
ETHICS IN COMPUTING
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I, II and III
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I and IV
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II, III and IV
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III and IV
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Detailed explanation-1: -Using one licensed copy to install a program on multiple computers. Copying discs for installation or distribution. Taking advantage of upgrade offers without having a legal copy of the version to be upgraded. Acquiring academic or other restricted or non-retail software without a proper license.
Detailed explanation-2: -Software piracy is the act of illegally using, copying, modifying, distributing, sharing, or selling computer software protected by copyright laws. A software pirate is anyone who intentionally or unintentionally commits these illegal acts. You don’t have to be a hacker to become a software pirate.
Detailed explanation-3: -Softlifting. The most common type of piracy, softlifting, (also called softloading), means sharing a program with someone who is not authorized by the license agreement to use it. Hard disk loading. Renting. OEM unbundling. Counterfeiting. Online piracy.