41.   In the past, software retailers openly displayed pirated software on their shelves, allowing customers to browse and buy directly.

42.   Indeed, local software makers have complained bitterly about the widespread use of pirated software and called on the government to take a stronger stand.

43.   Industry spokesmen say Chinese-produced pirated software is turning up in ever greater quantities in markets all over the world.

44.   Inquiries would be made through Interpol to track the source of the pirated software, although he expected that would be difficult.

45.   Instead, in many cases, Internet sites simply offer access to pirated software that can be downloaded by potential users.

46.   It has responded by increasing penalties for selling pirated software, improving its copyright laws and raiding vendors.

47.   It was commonly known that South Korean government agencies used a lot of pirated software.

48.   Lawmaker Sin Chung-kai suggested the use of pirated software in government offices may be widespread and urged the government to conduct a more thorough inspection.

49.   Microsoft has joined lawsuits against four Egyptian computer companies it accuses of copying and selling pirated software, its representative said Thursday.

50.   Microsoft sent agents to purchase the pirated software and computers that had the software installed.