Counterfeit Software Is Sold in Retail Stores and Online Auctions

question 42

Essay

Counterfeit software is sold in retail stores and online auctions. Often the packaging looks so authentic that buyers have no idea they have purchased illegal goods. Software piracy in the U.S. is responsible for tens of thousands of lost jobs, millions in lost wages, and lost tax revenues. How can software piracy have a direct effect on consumers?

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Characterized by the absence, denial, or refusal of qualities, attributes, or aspects, often leading to adverse or undesirable outcomes.

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Stress or pressure resulting from demanding circumstances, often leading to physical or emotional tension.

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The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional health.