3.+Copyright+and+Software

· **Why do software authors need to be protected by copyright?** They need to be protected by the copyright laws so that the uses of their software do not illegaly copy or download their software and share it with others or sell it for their own profit.

· **How does software piracy become a cost to the Australian computer industry each year?** If people are stealing the software the companies are loosing money. There could also be a loss of employment because costomers are not buting the software so the company doesnt hav enough money to pay thier staff. You could also loose employment because in the long run may not have enough money to create newer software.

· **What is the result of software piracy?** If your are subject to stealing or copying software illegaly you will be charged our taken to court and be sentenced to community service or jail bepending on the judge and your case.