Editing Software (section)

=== Acquiring Software ===
Infomorph software may be purchased and downloaded just like other pieces of software, or acquired via rep and favors.
Most commercially produced software comes loaded with digital protection schemes that prevents it from being ﬁleshared with others. These digital locks might included a limited number of installations, anti-copying measures, or persistent online authentication. These digital restrictions may be defeated with a Programming Task Action with a timeframe of 60 days. In some areas, monitoring AIs will scan for software that show signs of piracy or tampering to enforce copyright legalities. Hacked software is also sometimes remotely deleted or disabled by its copyright owners.
At the gamemaster’s discretion, open source or pirated versions of this software may be available online, if one knows where to look (requiring a Research or Networking Test). Characters must be cautious with free versions, however, as they may be glitchy or loaded with malware.