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Learn How to Protect Yourself From Counterfeit Software
"...results of a recent survey where we asked nearly 40,000 people in 20 countries how they feel about counterfeit software.
The results show a growing tide of awareness about the problem, and a worldwide call from consumers for industry and government to do something about it.
An overwhelming majority — 80 percent — expressed a range of concerns about counterfeit, ranging from substandard quality to serious hazards, such as data loss and ID theft. "
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http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_blog/archive/2010/11/17/learn-how-to-protect-yourself-from-counterfeit-software.aspx
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December 8th, 2010 08:00
I don't agree. It's about education and responsibility. That is why we have these forums and many like them - to educate the public.Similar security forums can be found in languages other than English.
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December 8th, 2010 08:00
Many people are ware from the dangers of counterfeit softwares but the number of users of these softwares is differs in different countries. For example in some countries most available softwares are counterfeit but in some others most people use original ones. IMO it also depends on the culture and the income of the people on each country.