Posted by : techychick in (Bizarre, Computer, Microsoft, OS, Useful Links/Tips)
Software Piracy
I read over the news that some Chinese gang selling software counterfeits were arrested and sentenced to 6.5 years of jail in China.. the harshest sentence passed down in history for China’s piracy laws. These ppl were charged for selling at least $2 billion worth of Microsoft counterfeit softwares/programs.
For those who are not aware of this.. a local computer store got busted too.. for selling or installing pirated copies of Microsoft softwares in this small town too. I heard (rumors) that Microsoft went after them for half a million dollars. They declared bankruptcy.. but i heard they are still doing it from home. Oh well.. i guess they have to pay for a living, lighting and power eh.