If I am a Software Company Owner in Indonesia

We have to admit that awareness of Indonesia people to use legal software is so low. According to data from International Data Corporation, Indonesia with China and Vietnam were known as countries with highest software piracy. The data is stated by Goh Seow Hong, the Director of Asia Software Policy of Business Software Alliance (BSA). He told again that the main factor supporting software piracy in Indonesia is no appreciation for intellectual property right. Because of the piracy, Indonesia has been lost US$ 411 million for 84% piracy rate in 2007.

Our country is still developed country, or exactly poor country. In March 2007, there are 37,17 million people that live under the poverty line. The poverty line used is Rp 166.977,00. It means there are 37,17 million people that their income in a month is under RP 166.977,00. So, it is proper if the computer need is no the primary need for majority people in Indonesia.

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