Software Industry

The computer industry is now broken down into two divisions: software applications, in which Microsoft has a virtual monopoly; and hardware and microprocessors, which are oligopolies. ... Ironically, with the destruction of IBM's monopolistic hold of the hardware market, arose another company that began to obtain a monopolistic-like hold of the computer software industry. Microsoft is the recognize leader in software for computers. ... Of course, in reality, the introduction of this new software was far from being complete. ... Whereas Microsoft is still the recognized leader in soft...

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Economic Consequences of Software Crime Economic Consequences of Software Crime In 1996 worldwide illegal copying of domestic and international software cost $15.2 billion to the software industry, with a loss of $5.1 billion in the North America alone. ... Estimates show that over 40 percent of North American software company revenues are generated overseas, yet nearly 85 percent of the software industry's piracy losses occurred outside of North America. ... When software is counterfeit or copied, the software developer loses their revenue and the whole software industry feels the ef...

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"Software piracy undermines the stability of the burgeoning ecommerce industry and it is a direct threat to innovative companies that help strengthen the U.S. economy," as quoted by Deputy U.S. ... As a result, the industry leaders also had to release over 105,000 employees because of the lost revenues. ... Another major participant in the fight against piracy is the SIIA (Software & Information Industry Association). ... However, the effects of the public consistently using illegal software are causing billions of dollars to be lost by the industry. Many corporations are closing their doors d...

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The Qualities of Good Software Developer The software development industry in Belize is still very much in its infancy. ... Software development in the context I am using it refers to those occupations whereby computer software applications are developed, modified, and maintained to assist various entities in achieving efficiency in their operations. The typical jobs for a software developer are Computer Programmer, Programmer Analyst, Systems Analyst, Software Development manager, and IT Consultant. So, for the few brave-hearts who are interested in the industry, they are some fundamen...

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Software Licensing and Piracy In 1993 worldwide illegal copying of domestic and international software cost $12.5 billion to the software industry, with a loss of $2.2 billion in the United States alone. ... When software is counterfeit or copied, the software developer loses their revenue and the whole software industry feels the effect of piracy. ... The United States Government has been an active participant in protecting the rights of the software industry. ... An organization known as the Software Publishers Association (SPA) is the principal trade association of the PC ...

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• Grade Level: High School

In 1993 worldwide illegal copying of domestic and international software cost $12.5 billion to the software industry, with a loss of $2.2 billion in the United States alone. ... When software is counterfeit or copied, the software developer loses their revenue and the whole software industry feels the effect of piracy. ... The United States Government has been an active participant in protecting the rights of the software industry. ... An organization known as the Software Publishers Association (SPA) is the principal trade association of the PC software industry. ... The U.S. so...

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• Grade Level: High School

Especially in the engineering, architectural or other industries alike where the product can be measured in terms of performance, productivity or output, it is vital that work of a certain professional quality' is performed. Although currently there is no formal quality standard that is expected of software, the resultant success rate is relatively low compared to other disciplines and industries. ... Especially in the software industry, keeping oneself aware of any new developments or methodologies is critical if one wishes to maintain their employment. ... They learned by trial-...

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• Grade Level: Graduate

THE OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE MOVEMENT WHY THE OPEN SOURCE APPROACH WILL LEAD TO LOW COST, QUALITY SOFTWARE Abstract What is open source software? ... Software customers have had the same choice... The open source software approach promises a solution that increases quality while reducing software prices. WHAT EXACTLY IS OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE? ... In order to market something - like in any other industry - you need a company with a well-known brand-name and a endurable market position (see Hecker, 2000; Behlendorf, 1999). ...

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Software Crimes: The Ethical and Economical Downfalls In 1996, worldwide illegal copying of domestic and international software cost $15.2 billion to the software industry, with losses of $5.1 billion in North America alone. ... When software is counterfeit or copied, the software developer loses their revenue and the whole software industry feels the effect of piracy. ... The United States Government has been an active participant in protecting the rights of the software industry. An organization known as the Software Publishers Association (SPA) is the principal trade association o...

• Word Count: 2833
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate