Do we need copy protection?

Lately, there has been done a lot of talking on the subject of software protection. Some people say that it is useless to try preventing illegal copying as the phenomenon is too big and there is not much one can do. On the other hand, experts in the field advise that encouraging software protection is vital for the media industry as people need to understand the concept of property rights.

Today, copy protection is used in DVDs, CDs and computer software packages. It is no longer a novelty as more and more people use it in order to protect themselves from illegal copying. Software protection comes nowadays in a variety of methods and some of them are extremely advantageous.


There is a wide range of techniques and programs involved when it comes to software protection. Some of the most used include: registration keys, serials, dongles and Internet product activation. Still, all these methods can be surpassed and this is why specialists are coming up with special software protection programs, especially for CDs as they are the ones suffering the most.

All the fuss going around the topic of software protection has been made because there still are lots of people refusing to take into consideration the legal aspects of the matter and respect the law. They see no harm in providing copies for their friends and do not consider that as something illegal or totally wrong. It is important to lead several campaigns and explain to people the motives behind copy protection, obvious or not.

Fortunately, there are some people who see the accute need for copy protection and use it carefully. They have the possibility to enter online and discover a wide range of websites that provide first-rate copy protection programs and download them on the spot. For such people, respecting the law is a must and the concept of copyright is well implemented in their mind.

Copy protection programs that can be found online are not made to stop this copy revolution. They were created to diminish the event and to succeed in raising awareness when it comes to such matters. The good thing is that somehow they have managed to reach the population and to take the problem of illegitimate copying to a whole new level.

There is no secret that this copying spree will continue for many years to come. This is why it is important not to try and stop the process at once without considering all the people involved. We must try and take it step by step, advertise the idea of copy protection and its advantages. One must also be interested in the online programs available and what wonders they can do with so little effort.

It is not easy to grasp all there is to know about copy protection and why we must learn how to implement it. One must always keep in mind that the Internet is there to help us as in many other subjects and we can only benefit from that. By using such programs and telling other people about them, we may help to create history without being aware of doing so.

In the years to follow, we will see many changes when it comes to software and copy protection. There is a strong chance for advanced programs to appear, making the copying process more and more difficult. Regrettably, there will always be people desiring to test their limits by breaking serial codes and cracking such programs. We cannot say for sure that someday copy protection will be used by everyone. But it is important to maintain our optimism and fight for the things we believe in.