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BEIRUT, LEBANON: Thousands of pirated software products are crushed, 12 June 1999 in Beirut, by a steamroller under the supervision of officials from the Lebanese Computer association. The event marks the start of implementation of copyright law in Lebanon. (Photo credit should read RAMZI HAIDAR/AFP via Getty Images)

BEIRUT, LEBANON:  Thousands of pirated software products are crushed, 12 June 1999 in Beirut, by a steamroller under the supervision of officials from the Lebanese Computer association. The event marks the start of implementation of copyright law in Lebanon. (Photo credit should read RAMZI HAIDAR/AFP via Getty Images)