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Question |
Answer |
|---|---|---|
10.1 |
If a computer program is on the Internet, has it lost copyright? |
No. |
10.2 |
Can I download a computer program from the Internet? |
Depends. Check the terms of the program to see that the program has been legally posted on the Internet. If the owner has expressly permitted free access then you can download it. |
10.3 |
Can I use a computer program on more than one computer at school? |
Depends on the terms of the specific licence given to the school for the program. If the program is run on more computers than the licence allows, copyright may be infringed. |
10.4 |
Can I make a back-up copy of a computer program? |
Yes, but only for security or replacement purposes. |
10.5 |
Can I make a copy of a computer program from home to use at school? |
Depends. Check the terms of the software licence. If you have already copied the software onto a computer at home, it is unlikely you can copy it onto a computer at school. |
10.6 |
Can I lend software to students or staff? |
Depends on the terms or conditions of the software licence. |
10.7 |
Where is the licence for a computer program? |
Licence terms and conditions may be in a pamphlet or booklet which comes with the software. If you downloaded the program from the Internet, the site may have the terms and conditions, and you may have to agree to licence terms before you download the program. |
