Anti-Piracy

Mary GallowayTexas Middle School

Texarkana Independent School Districtgallowm@txkisd.netPrepared by Dr. Teri Fowler

Purpose

A school district purchases software for four reasons:

to increase productivity of teachers and students

to enhance instructionto gain a competitive edgeto increase efficiency and lower costs

Software

Types of software

SharewareFreeware

Commercial

Definition

The Copyright Act, found in Title 17 of the U.S.Code, states it is against federal law to make a copy of software for any reason other than as a backup without the express permission of the copyright holder.

Software piracy is the unauthorized use of software.

Pirating

CounterfeitingSoftliftingHard-disk loadingBulletin board downloadingRental

Legal Steps

Appoint a software manager. Create and implement a software policy and code of ethics. Establish software policies and procedures. Conduct internal control analysis. Conduct periodic software audits. Establish and maintain a software log of licenses and

registration materials. Teach software compliance. Enjoy the benefits of software license compliance. Thank employees and students for participating.

Software Publishers Association

Remember:

Always set a good

example for our students