2007-02-24 20:06:59 · 3 answers · asked by viki 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Generally, it is to remove / bypass the copy protection, and it is defined as illegal activity under the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) in the US, and subject to Federal penalties.
2007-02-24 20:16:54 · answer #1 · answered by Kasey C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This has two meaning. either it is the act of cracking a software or a software that helps in cracking another software. Software cracking is the modification of software to remove protection methods: copy prevention, trial/demo version, serial number, hardware key, CD check or software annoyances like nag screens and adware.The most visible and controversial effect of software cracking is the releasing of fully operable proprietary software without any copy protection. Software companies represented by the Business Software Alliance estimate and claim losses due to piracy.A specific example of this technique is a crack that removes the expiration period from a time-limited trial of an application.
2007-02-25 04:24:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cracking software is the software or code that you use to crack that software. Try software when you crack you can get the real and full functions.
2007-02-25 04:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by Rizalcb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋