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BSA Poll: 60% of College Students Know Where to Download Software Illegally

By soulxtc

Wants to educate them about the risks posed by pirated software with nearly 74% of respondents expected to purchase or receive computer hardware or software over the next year. The Business Software Alliance, "the leading voice of the world?s software industry, " today announced the results of a national poll analyzing the purchasing intentions of college students. The poll, conducted by Washington, DC-based RT Strategies during the week of November 10, asked 400 currently enrolled college students about their plans to buy computers and software. Nearly 74% of participants expect to purchase or receive computer hardware or software over the next year. An even greater percentage, 79%, expect to be ?involved? in such a purchase this holiday season by advising a friend or relative on a purchase, making a purchase for themselves, or buying someone else a gift.

Full post as published by ZeroPaid on November 25, 2008 (boomark / email).