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Title: Permissible Copying of Software
Author: University of Texas
Date: August 2001
Source: Google search on "when is it right to copy software"
Location: http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/mono2.htm

Although written for people within the University of Texas system, this article gives a pretty comprehensive overview of the rules concerning copying software. Generally, unless the software specifically states that it is okay to copy it, it is not okay to copy it, except for a back-up copy. The article did mention "site" and "group" software, but did not explain it. I believe the site or group can specially purchase software that can be copied and used for multiple users with that site or group, but I'm just guessing. I'll have to look up more about it.....