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 * Homework **
 * Homework is to be printed out and handed in by next lesson. **

Consider the following scenarios: > This is illegal because it violates the licence in the end user agreement.
 * 1) Michael purchases a copy of Microsoft Word (licensed software) and gives a copy to his friend Jenny. Jenny installs the software but only uses it once a week. Is this legal? Explain why.


 * 1) Liz has downloaded some Open Source software. She has also chosen to download the source code and make some changes. She then passes this on to her friend Sarah. Is this legal? Explain why.

This is legal because open source means the SDK is open and modifiable by anyone


 * 1) Mary has downloaded software that is under the Creative Commons licence. Can she pass this software on to her friends freely or would she need to check anything first?

She would need to check if this violates the creative commons licence

> David is still allowed to run this software and when it expires, he can choose to buy it or look for an alternative
 * 1) David works for a large business and has downloaded some Shareware software which he wishes to trial. The software licence says that when the trial period expires, the software is free for non-commercial use. Is David allowed to run the software for the trial period? If so, what happens when the trial period expires? If not, what are his options?


 * 1) Richard is sent some Public Domain software by his friend Chris. Richard installs the software and uses it every day. Richard passes on again to Claire who also uses it every day. Is this legal? Explain why

This is perfectly legal Consider the following and give pros and cons for both the software producer and the user. > Pros: people will enjoy this software Cons: you will get no money for it > Pros: it lets the user try out the software Cons: they may not decide to buy it
 * 1) A company called Offisoft decide to produce a Word Processing application to rival Microsoft Word. They decide to release the software under the Public Domain.
 * 1) Offisoft have also produced a spread sheet application and is available as Shareware. The software is automatically downloaded and installed when the user installs the Word Processor detailed in question 1.


 * 1) Offisoft also decide to release the old version of their presentation application under the Creative Commons license. Use of the software is free but they insist that any slides created must include the Offisoft logo.

Pros: people will enjoy the software and spread the name of offisoft Cons: people may end up hating your product because of that logo

Consider the following statements and write a brief paragraph to express your opinion (agree / disagree) and your reasons. > disagree People who develop software must be able to make money with this software or else people will just stop developing it. If people stop developing new software, then that will cause a big problem. > disagree Some lower quality software or simple software should not be charged for and not everybody can afford to but something every time they get a new video player > disagree Software piracy damages the income for the developers and may lead to bankruptcy and slowdown of people that are willing to actually buy the software.. Agree The companies have the monetary resources to pay for these products but civilians don’t and sometimes people may desperately need a software they can’t afford.
 * 1) All software should be free and anyone should have access to the source code if they want it.
 * 1) You should pay for all software.
 * 1) Software piracy shouldn't be a crime - it doesn't hurt anyone.
 * 1) Software should be free for individuals but paid for by companies.