Pirated software is still installed on many computers in Indonesia. However, according to Microsoft's Software Asset Management Sudimin Mina, not all users really happen to use illegal software. There is also a user inadvertently, whether because deceived or other reasons.
Sudimin also stressed the importance of recognizing the physical characteristics of pirated software is packaged in the form of a hard disk, so that the prospective buyer was duped, especially for cardboard Microsoft software such as Windows OS and Office.
"First, cover. If you've only cover photocopying, which may be the original software? "He said when speaking at the press conference socialization of the dangers of using pirated software in Jakarta, Friday (30/09/2016).
One characteristic of the original software package, according Sudimin, is a distributor stickers include the software in question. Then in the box there should be manual contains user guide.
Disc (DVD or CD) containing the software should co-labeled with a special hologram stickers and markers shaped arrows to indicate authenticity.
Lastly, if already installed on your computer, pirated software will usually problematic time of activation so it can not be used by the user and not receive technical support from the creator.
To facilitate the user who wants to know whether Microsoft software is genuine or not, the software giant is providing a special page in the address www.microsoft.com/howtotell.
Microsoft Indonesia also launched a website Cariyangori.com in order to combat pirated software. "There are various kinds of information such as characteristics and address of pirated software dealers that sell genuine software," added Sudimin.
The difference in counterfeit and pirated
Secretary General of the Indonesian Anti-Counterfeiting Society Justisiari P. Kusuma confirms that there is a difference between the term counterfeit (fake) with pirated.
He explained, referring to the counterfeit imitations made original goods without permission, while piracy is a follow illegal duplication for commercial purposes, for example, by installing the software on multiple computers at once, beyond that should be allowed in the license application.
"Counterfeit goods are usually there is the term 'KW' 1,2 or 3 (to indicate the degree of similarity with the original product), but in no because the same software. It is difficult to detect, "said Sudimin.
The offense of counterfeit goods will be faced with the regulations about the use of the brand, while piracy subject to copyright laws.
"Actually, we have a good law. There is the threat of fines 4 billion and 10 years in prison for piracy offender (Act No. 28 of 2014), but the implementation is difficult, "said Justisiari about overcoming obstacles software piracy in Indonesia.
In recent years, other than in the form of hard discs, piracy is rife through online distribution platform that is also used as a means of channeling the official software.
Sudimin explained that Microsoft has been selling software online in some parts of the world such as China, although not implement something similar in Indonesia because it is constrained internet infrastructure problems which he called inadequate.
"But then indeed lead to a trend line, all-round cloud," concludes Sudimin.
Sudimin also stressed the importance of recognizing the physical characteristics of pirated software is packaged in the form of a hard disk, so that the prospective buyer was duped, especially for cardboard Microsoft software such as Windows OS and Office.
"First, cover. If you've only cover photocopying, which may be the original software? "He said when speaking at the press conference socialization of the dangers of using pirated software in Jakarta, Friday (30/09/2016).
One characteristic of the original software package, according Sudimin, is a distributor stickers include the software in question. Then in the box there should be manual contains user guide.
Disc (DVD or CD) containing the software should co-labeled with a special hologram stickers and markers shaped arrows to indicate authenticity.
Lastly, if already installed on your computer, pirated software will usually problematic time of activation so it can not be used by the user and not receive technical support from the creator.
To facilitate the user who wants to know whether Microsoft software is genuine or not, the software giant is providing a special page in the address www.microsoft.com/howtotell.
Microsoft Indonesia also launched a website Cariyangori.com in order to combat pirated software. "There are various kinds of information such as characteristics and address of pirated software dealers that sell genuine software," added Sudimin.
The difference in counterfeit and pirated
Secretary General of the Indonesian Anti-Counterfeiting Society Justisiari P. Kusuma confirms that there is a difference between the term counterfeit (fake) with pirated.
He explained, referring to the counterfeit imitations made original goods without permission, while piracy is a follow illegal duplication for commercial purposes, for example, by installing the software on multiple computers at once, beyond that should be allowed in the license application.
"Counterfeit goods are usually there is the term 'KW' 1,2 or 3 (to indicate the degree of similarity with the original product), but in no because the same software. It is difficult to detect, "said Sudimin.
The offense of counterfeit goods will be faced with the regulations about the use of the brand, while piracy subject to copyright laws.
"Actually, we have a good law. There is the threat of fines 4 billion and 10 years in prison for piracy offender (Act No. 28 of 2014), but the implementation is difficult, "said Justisiari about overcoming obstacles software piracy in Indonesia.
In recent years, other than in the form of hard discs, piracy is rife through online distribution platform that is also used as a means of channeling the official software.
Sudimin explained that Microsoft has been selling software online in some parts of the world such as China, although not implement something similar in Indonesia because it is constrained internet infrastructure problems which he called inadequate.
"But then indeed lead to a trend line, all-round cloud," concludes Sudimin.
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