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question 11 2.5 pts the current copyright law protects software. suppos…

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question 11 2.5 pts the current copyright law protects software. suppose someone decides to give a copy of her word processing software illegally to another person, a lowly graduate student. there is potentially lost revenue to the software manufacturer, but suppose that the graduate student receiving the software is living on limited means and would not be able to buy the software anyway. the student is someone who would benefit greatly from having the software if she had it. the just consequentialist would allow copying in this circumstance. false true

Explanation:

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Just Consequentialism still respects property - rights. Software is protected by copyright law, and illegal copying is wrong even if the recipient is a low - income student. The rights of the software manufacturer to revenue from sales are considered important.

Answer:

A. False