2007-01-02 16:41:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Attempt to circumvent copy protection is technically a violation of the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) and could subject you to fine or jail sentence under US Federal Law.
2007-01-02 16:49:10 · answer #1 · answered by Kasey C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, it is illegal. The purpose of serial numbers are to protect intellectual rights and to give each software a unique identification. But nowadays, some users don't care about this because software are expensive in the market.
2007-01-02 16:56:54 · answer #2 · answered by red scar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To all those people who answered 'yes' in some form and justifying it because 'Piracy is illegal' or some such crap: Can you cite a local, state, or federal code that says piracy in general is illegal? Didn't think so.
The only issue you'll likely run into (if they even bother to try and nab you for it... and they won't) is they it's technically illegal under U.S Federal Code, Title 17 [Copyrights], Chapter 12, Section 1201 to manufacture or distribute any means of circumvention of a copyright protection scheme (unless you're the owner of said copyright or a librarian).
The code I cited [H.R. 2281] was signed into law Oct. 28, 1998 as public law. See References for the relevant section.
Please note: This applies in the US only.
Please note: I am not a lawyer. I interpreted these laws as written. A judge might disagree.
2007-01-02 17:10:22 · answer #3 · answered by Jack Schitt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It relies upon. with many courses you will discover it. what's the applying? In some courses, someplace of their settings, strategies regardless of is an option to show the serial, others you may touch help for that application and that they're going to digital mail you your serial. some courses you will discover the foremost in the registry, even nonetheless it might take too long here to permit you comprehend tactics and the place to look. There are additionally unfastened courses like SIW that show lots on data approximately your laptop that's composed of serial keys for many your put in courses.
2016-10-19 09:44:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is... though each serial number is different... it has to be on the cd along with the program... like windows you can't just put any number in and it work it will tell you incorrect ID KEY NUMBER
2007-01-02 16:47:32 · answer #5 · answered by Carling 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it certainly is! This is, I believe, another form of Piracy. For instance, If I were toput my Windows XP numerb on the internet, Microsoft could lock me up in a jail cell or sue the metaphorical pants off of me!
2007-01-02 16:45:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically it is, but its kind of in the same boat as downloading free music and videos. The people who make the stuff don't get money for their job and end up going under in the most extreme case.
2007-01-02 16:50:41 · answer #7 · answered by Madkat-Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally. But nobody cares.
2007-01-02 16:44:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Is it illegal!!!!
2007-01-02 16:49:50 · answer #9 · answered by king 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its a form of pirating
2007-01-02 16:49:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋