Why is it so difficult to copy source code that is not “open source”?

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It’s been in my mind if we are using the software/program or even hardware of a tech company, we can play around, install-unsinstall and more. Then how is it so difficult for someone to “unhide” the source code that the device uses? Technically the code is in the device somewhere hidden in it, so it’s there, but still, it’s almost impossible to obtain the source code. How do they achieve this so no one copies their code?

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Because the owner of the IP is trying to make money from the use of their software. If you hack it or reverse engineer the code you are stealing proprietary knowledge. Depending on where you live that could be a jail sentence or if you live in China then a promotion and a new apartment.

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