Detecting illegal software over the internet
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alanuofm said:you shouldn't have illegal software on your computer
Well, I don't and that wasn't the subject anyway.
if you are talking about downloading music, the RIAA has been successful at getting peoples name from ISP's on those using file sharing.
I was refering to software and companies being able to detect illegal copies on computers connected to the internet. I have heard this and wanted to know if this is true or just an urban legand.
xX_InVeRtEr_Xx
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Like you meen like the fbi searching for keywords and stuff. Well it depends on what company it is if its just like a marijana company than there shouldnt be problems but if its like a muder company or somthing stupid then they might detect it.
Greg J.
VIP Member
You mean software companies finding out that someone has bootleg copies of their software? With piracy protection, serial database numbers may have to be authenticated and matched up (maybe with IP and computer name or workgroup) if you tried to download updates for that software or report errors, or the program itself reports....but usually that type of detection is used in coporate environments ("smart software").
Usually though, unless that company or law enforcement officials have any record, profile, or trace of you, your computer, a violation of EULA's or work-around or decompile (hack) tools, or the software being in use, it is usually undetectable and the person may get away with the use of bootleg software.
Now in the instace of abnormal bandwidth usage because of P2P file sharing programs or any stolen or illegal material, your ISP may look into your profile to see what you are doing and may limit your download power, raise your bill, terminate your account and service to you, report you to authorities, or all four.
Do not violate laws and agreements or breach contracts. You may be prosecuted and never use a computer again for a long, long time.
Usually though, unless that company or law enforcement officials have any record, profile, or trace of you, your computer, a violation of EULA's or work-around or decompile (hack) tools, or the software being in use, it is usually undetectable and the person may get away with the use of bootleg software.
Now in the instace of abnormal bandwidth usage because of P2P file sharing programs or any stolen or illegal material, your ISP may look into your profile to see what you are doing and may limit your download power, raise your bill, terminate your account and service to you, report you to authorities, or all four.
Do not violate laws and agreements or breach contracts. You may be prosecuted and never use a computer again for a long, long time.
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archpho3nix
New Member
agreed^
Ironically as I watched a priated video of Fast and the Furious one day at a disclosed location with an unknown friend they had a preivew that flashed around the screen a bit, then a strange voice dimly said: "Say no to pirated goods." I mean the irony killed me, but I feel as if this was an appropriate story.
But should you have bootlegged stuff, just don't try to do any updates and you'll be fine, a wonderful program like ZoneAlarm will notify you if software is trying to access the internet.
Ironically as I watched a priated video of Fast and the Furious one day at a disclosed location with an unknown friend they had a preivew that flashed around the screen a bit, then a strange voice dimly said: "Say no to pirated goods." I mean the irony killed me, but I feel as if this was an appropriate story.
But should you have bootlegged stuff, just don't try to do any updates and you'll be fine, a wonderful program like ZoneAlarm will notify you if software is trying to access the internet.