Hi all, I have discovered that my college is using pirated software on it's computers (approx. 250 of them in total) with installation folders etc on one central server called "P:".
I found this out because at college, we cannot access "P:" by default in My Computer or even type it into the address bar because it is blocked. But, if you right click on one of the application icons on the desktop, click Find Target - it takes you there.
I found numerous folders containing Microsoft Office installations and a bunch of other software. I started to get concerned due to the fact that each folder has a "serial.txt" document in it. I haven't googled the serials but I found a backup program installation folder and googled the serial number in that, it came up listed in a few Chinese Warez sites.
I'm not saying piracy is an amazingly bad thing *wink*, but for a school to do it, it's quite bad.
I have seen websites that you can report such activities and get rewards for informing them - do you think I should give it a shot?
Regards.
I found this out because at college, we cannot access "P:" by default in My Computer or even type it into the address bar because it is blocked. But, if you right click on one of the application icons on the desktop, click Find Target - it takes you there.
I found numerous folders containing Microsoft Office installations and a bunch of other software. I started to get concerned due to the fact that each folder has a "serial.txt" document in it. I haven't googled the serials but I found a backup program installation folder and googled the serial number in that, it came up listed in a few Chinese Warez sites.
I'm not saying piracy is an amazingly bad thing *wink*, but for a school to do it, it's quite bad.
I have seen websites that you can report such activities and get rewards for informing them - do you think I should give it a shot?
Regards.