Piracy of software is increasing in the world, but decreasing in France

World - The association of software manufacturers BSA (Business Software Alliance) revealed the results of software piracy in 2008. Where in the world, this figure has increased from 38 to 41%, France has seen its rate fall slightly.

$ 53 billion, the shortfall would have suffered with the manufacturers of software in 2008 and this figure should increase in 2009 due to the economic crisis. "It could be that users keep their equipment longer to avoid certain investments, so they are more likely to be found with unlicensed software," says Natacha Jollet David, spokesperson of BSA in France.

Despite the increase in piracy, BSA is pleased that 57 countries out of 110 have seen their rates decrease. France is one with a very slight decline since increased from 42 to 41%.

The countries whose purchasing power is extremely low is obviously the worst students. Thus, Georgia tops the ranking with a rate of 95%, it is followed by Bangladesh (92%) while the United States can celebrate knowing the lowest (21%) .

DRM (digital rights management) and software pre-installed: BSA believes that these solutions are most effective against piracy.