Software Piracy, A Win-Win For China And Microsoft
Published Wednesday, April 26, 2006 by Technology Monster | E-mail this post| Not only does software piracy probably not hurt their economy, it doesn't necessarily hurt the software companies, like Microsoft. Companies using Windows, legitimately or not, are more likely to buy the software in the future, buy other Microsoft products, and help hold competitors at bay. While Microsoft has talked a tough game, taking a hardline anti-piracy stance, they've actually been pretty good about not being too aggressive, knowing that they could drive users to rival platforms. |