Microsoft Piracy is a very lucrative business
.Windows is Microsoft most lucrative product with an
operating margin of more than 80%.Every pirated copy that Microsoft converts into a paying customer all flows to the bottom Line. It could have a dramatic effect on its profit margin. Despite the progress made Pirated software is still readily available in the Streets.An area locally renowned as the store of books and arts is also an area for pirated PC's and Software.The small alley leading to the Road host a number of locals asking
customers if they would like to purchase very cheap but efficient PC's and Software before leading potential customers to the store.Once a computer is assembled a customer is being given a list of pirated software options,ranging from Microsoft Office to Adobe Systems Photoshop.If a Software program is not around it can be easily taken from a neighboring store. The Goverment decree requiring PC manufacturers to pre-install an operating system sought to address the problem of customers buying computers without software and then opting to buy less expensive counterfeit software. It even went on by urging companies wanting to do business with the goverment to run properly licensed software. Microsoft said it needs to do more in educating customers to buy genuine products like access to software updates and better security.Improved technology also serves to deter piracy. Windows Vista, the latest version of its operating system,has been more effective in preventing Piracy.Microsoft has said piracy rates for Vista are half the margin of its predecessor Windows XP. Please don't forget to rate me after reading. Thank you very much!