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Copyright
Term | Definition |
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What Is Copyright | Copyright is the legal right of ownership to the work produced in books, music, plays, graphics/pictures and computer software. |
What do Copyright Protects | Copyright protects tangible expression of ideas The purpose of copyright is to protect the creator of a creative work. |
What is Infringement | Infringement is the Act of violating a copyright by copying or otherwise distributing a copyrighted work without permission or authorization. |
What Happens if Someone Steals A Copyrighted Work | If you infringe on someone else’s copyright you can be sued. |
What do Fair Use Allow | Fair use allows copyrighted work to be re purposed and used in another work. |
What is Copyright Material Used For | If a copyrighted material is used for the following: Education Commentary or criticism News reporting Parody or making fun of work Using a small portion of the work It Is considered fair use |
What is Software | Programs that tell a computer what to do are called software. |
What is copyrighted software | Software that is legally protected against copying or being used without paying for it is called copyrighted software. |
What public domain software | Public domain software is Non-copyrighted software that anyone may copy or use without charge. |
What is shareware | Shareware is copyrighted software that may be tried without expense but requires payment if you decide to use it. |
What is freeware | Freeware is software on the web that is freely available (but retains a copyright). |
What is computer piracy | the act of stealing valuable property by copying software, |
What is hacking | Breaking into computers to read private e-mails and other files. |
What is identity theft | someone appropriates another's personal information without their knowledge to commit theft or fraud. |
Is it a crime to release a virus or worm | It is a crime to intentionally release a virus or worm |
What will happen if you commit a computer crime | you can serve jail time and/or be required to pay HUGE fines. |