Software companies have it easy compared to artists - their products often have teeth (being hosted at a server is an obvious example, as are many more or less

Software companies have it easy compared to artists - their products often have teeth (being hosted at a server is an obvious example, as are many more or less effective anti-piracy measures and ability to relatively easily go after infringing businesses if not individuals.) Artists who ship "nothing but data" to be consumed by individuals have very few effective means to battle piracy.