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This analysis also addresses the simple counterargument sometimes made that &ldquo;the benefit to the neighbor of giving him or her a copy of a program is cancelled by the harm done to the owner.&rdquo; This counterargument assumes that the harm and the benefit are equal in magnitude. The analysis involves comparing these magnitudes, and shows that the benefit is much greater.