And, crucially, the counterfeit software cuts into Microsoft's potential profit.

而且，至关重要的是，盗版软件削弱了微软的潜在利润水平。

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It said: "Countries around the world are expected to experience a significant decrease in the volume of counterfeit software as a direct result of this action."

微软表示：“预计此次行动的一个直接结果，将是世界各国的盗版软件数量大幅下降。”

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Mr.Finn argues that Microsoft has no choice but to be aggressive in its fight, saying its immense network of resellers and partners can't make a living in areas flush with counterfeit software.

芬恩先生辩称，在这场斗争中除了表现出侵略性微软别无选择，说它庞大的经销商和合作伙伴网络在盗版横行的地区无法生存。

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As a testament to this finding, we document the decimation of online credit-card financed counterfeit software sales due to a focused eradication effort.

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Threats to the supply chain range from the installation of malicious code in either hardware or software to the installiation of counterfeit equipment and the disruption of the production of critical components.

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Yet even with the threat of fines, people still download black market software, and the sale of counterfeit goods is a billion dollar industry.

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