Has protection for proprietary software gone too far, as some
critics suggest? (b) If not, why?
(c) If so, what are the
implications for innovation and competition in the computer
industry? (d) How can we achieve an appropriate
balance between those who hold legal rights to proprietary
information and ordinary users who wish to access, share, and
communicate that information? Defend your answer.
Please elaborate (beyond a yes or no answer) and provide your
“theoretical” rationale in support of your...