1. In what way do traditional copyright laws fail to safeguard the investments of software developers? 2. In what ways can a software developer be unsuccessful in obtaining a patent? 3. Give examples...

1.
In what way do traditional copyright laws
fail to safeguard the investments of software developers?

2.
In what ways can a software developer be unsuccessful in obtaining a patent?

3.
Give examples (outside of computer science) of each of the following structures: list, stack, queue, and tree.

4.
Summarize the distinction between lists, stacks, and queues.

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Suppose the letter A is pushed onto an empty stack, followed by the letters B and C, in that order. Then suppose that a letter is popped off the stack and the letters D and E are pushed on. List the letters that would be on the stack in the order they would appear from top to bottom. If a letter is popped off the stack, which letter will be retrieved?