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FAST

The Federation Against Software Theft (FAST)

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Founded in 1984 by the software [software : Instructions for a computer. Software tells the hardware what to do. ] industry, it is now supported by over 1,200 companies. It is a not-for-profit organisation aiming to prevent software piracysoftware piracy: The production of illegal copies of software. and has a policy of prosecuting anyone found to be breaching copyright law.

FAST also works to educate the public about good software practice and legal requirements.

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