The Ethics

Intro To Computing

Ethics

is derived from the Greek term “ethos”
meaning character or custom

Computer Ethics

to the guiding precepts and norms that
are adopted and applied to regulate
and control the use of computers and
its applications.

Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people,

Thou shalt not interfere with other people’s computer work,

Thou shalt not snoop around in other people’s files,

Thou shalt not use a computer to steal,

Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness

Ten Commandments for Computer Ethics

Hacking

Flaming

Spamming

Worms and Virus

Internet Hoaxes

Computer Abuses

Privacy

the right to be left alone when you
want to be

Database Privacy

Email Privacy

Privacy on the Web

Privacy Issues

Intellectual Privacy

intangible creative work that
is embodied in physical form

Software Piracy

Plagiarism

Software and copyright law

Intellectual Property Rights

1. Be responsible not to waste other people’s time or bandwidth by posting unnecessarily long messages


2. Promote civility
3. Use descriptive subject lines for your messages as
a courtesy to your reader

4.Let the recipient know who is sending the message

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