I imagine software piracy is about as prevalent is schools as in business workplaces.
I wouldn't agree in the UK.
Most larger businesses here are VERY strict about having unlicensed software. That's got little to do with ethics, more a fear of HUGE fines if they are caught!!!
Where I work we even had to take IrfanView off our desktops because it's not free to commercial clients ;o)
Bob
Bob,
yes, your are probably right about large firms. I was thinking of small firms and that 'borrowing' the office's CDs overnight for a home installation seems to be pretty common.
I would think that the huge fines would be equally applicable if a school were caught, too. Though perhaps there would be less likelihood of pursuit for fear of looking bad going after education. But then again, the American recording industry trade association goes after teenagers . . . .
Best,
Brian vdB
