Question

what is a crime to rent out or lend software without the permission of the license
holder. This is similar to renting out CDs or DVDs of movies.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

For software this means it is illegal to copy or distribute software, or its documentation, without the permission of the copyright holder. ... However, the copy can only be used if the original software is destroyed or fails to work.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Copyright law protects the value of creative work. When you make unauthorized copies of someone’s creative work, you are taking something of value from the owner without his or her permission. Most likely, you’ve seen the FBI warning about unauthorized copying at the beginning of a movie DVD. Though you may not find these messages on all compact discs or music you’ve downloaded from the Internet, the same laws apply. Federal law provides severe civil and criminal penalties for the unauthorized reproduction, distribution, rental or digital transmission of copyrighted sound recordings. (Title 17, United States Code, Sections 501 and 506