p1 - 8.1.1 social and ethical issues

evolution of software applicants + intellectual property

what is ==command line interface==? (Evolution of software applications)

==__**text based access**__ to the __operating system__== of the computer

user presented with a prompt and must know many commands

what is ==graphical user interface==? (GUI) (Evolution of software applications)

__**1970s**__, team at __**ZEROX**__ created GUI - allows users to ==interact with electronic devices== through __graphical__ icons and __audio__ indicator

what are ==search engines==? (Evolution of software applications)

allows users to ==access the internet== - CLI based searches, Google, Duck Duck Go

what is ==VisiCalc==? (Evolution of software applications)

the __**first spreedsheet**__, released for the Apple II computer

what is a ==web browser==? (Evolution of software applications)

allows users to ==__view web pages__== on a __**number of different devices**__ from desktop computers, to smartphones, and even fridges

what is ==presentation software==? (Evolution of software applications)

an important ==tool for business==

eg. Powerpoint, Slides, Prezi, mmhmm

what are ==emails==? (Evolution of software applications)

has allowed people all over the world to ==send messages instantly==

what is @@intellectual property@@?

a @@__**work or invention**__ that is the result of __**creativity**__@@, such as a manuscript or a design, to which one has __**rights**__ and for which one may **apply for a patent,** @@**copyright**@@, trademark, etc.

@@All property is protected by law@@

what is @@copyright@@? (Intellectual property)

@@__**legal right**__@@ to @@__**produce/reproduce**__@@ a form of work

what is @@included with copyright for software@@? (Intellectual property)

all @@products covered **without needing** to be registered@@, however, __**selling or changing**__ the owner of copyrights __***require WRITTEN contracts***__

what do @@software licences@@ do? (Intellectual property)

@@__**protects**__ developers@@ from @@legal action@@ __**IF**__ products result in __**hardship/financial**__ loss

what is a @@licence@@? (Intellectual property)

@@formal permission@@ to @@use@@ a @@product@@

__**normally non-exclusive**__ meaning they can be @@licenced to multiple users@@

what is an @@agreement@@? (Intellectual property)

@@__**mutual contract**__ between parties@@

eg. clicking OK to a TNC, installing pre-packaged software

what is a @@term@@? (Intellectual property)

@@period of time@@ the @@__**agreement**__@@ __**is** @@**active**@@__

__**usually**__ commences __**immediately**__ after @@accepting __**TNCs**__@@

what is a @@warranty@@? (Intellectual property)

a guarantee/assurance

what is a @@limited warranty@@? (Intellectual property)

'as is' @@bugs@@ or product @@not fitting the needs@@ is __**not covered in warranties**__

what does @@limited use mean@@? (Intellectual property)

software licences @@dont@@ give @@unrestricted use@@ of product


1. __one__ license @@per@@ __machine__
2. __no copying__ *unless archival/back-up*
3. __no modifications__

what is a @@liability@@? (Intellectual property)

@@debt@@ as a @@__consequence__@@ of some @@event@@

@@__replacing__@@ the product or @@__refunding__ purchase price@@

what is a @@program@@? (Intellectual property)

refers to the @@__**computer program**__@@

@@__executable__ files@@ and __included__ @@data files@@

what is a @@back-up copy@@? (Intellectual property)

__**copy**__ of software for @@__**archival**__ purposes@@

what is @@reverse engineering@@? (Intellectual property)

@@analysing@@ an __**existing system**__ to identify its **components** and their **interrelationships** to @@__**allow the creation of a similar system**__@@

__**decompiling a product**__

what are @@derivative works@@? (Intellectual property)

@@new@@ __**original**__ product that @@**includes** __**aspects**__@@ of a pre-existing, @@__**already copyrighted**__@@ __**work**__

*eg. computer program that modifies source code*

what does @@open source@@ mean? (Intellectual property)

1. __**removes**__ any **traditional** __**copyrights**__
2. @@collaboratively developed@@
3. available to @@modify@@ and @@distribute@@

what is a @@commercial license@@? (Intellectual property)

**legal permission** granted by the owner of intellectual property @@for a fee or royalty@@

allowing others to:


1. @@use@@
2. @@distribute@@

@@copyrighted works@@, trademarks, or patents in @@__**exchange for a fee or royalty**__@@

@@how@@ does a @@commercial license benefit@@ the licensee (Intellectual property)

@@__**profit**__@@ from the intellectual property while users @@respect the rights@@ of the __**original creator**__

what is a @@shareware@@? (Intellectual property)

@@freely distributed@@, @@shared@@ and @@used@@ but __**payment is required for full functionality/unlimited use**__

what is a @@freeware@@? (Intellectual property)

@@no@@ **paid** licences, **restrictions**, **copyright**

__**CAN BE SHARED TO UNLIMITED NUMBER OF PEOPLE**__

what is a @@public domain@@? (Intellectual property)

**anyone** can @@access@@ and @@change@@ it as they like @@**without any restrictions**@@

__***NOT PROTECTED BY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS***__

what is an @@open source licence@@? (Intellectual property)

allows users to


1. @@access@@
2. @@modify@@
3. @@distribute@@ software __freely__

It encourages __collaboration and innovation__ within the software community

what is a @@site licence@@? (Intellectual property)

allows the @@**use**@@ **of intellectual property** on @@multiple devices@@ within a @@__**specific location or organisation**__@@

why is a @@site license effective in companies@@? (Intellectual property)

@@**eliminates**@@ the need for @@__individual licenses__@@ for each computer and @@allows for __simultaneous use__@@ by multiple users

what is a @@creative commons licence?@@ (Intellectual property)

allows creators to @@__**share**__@@ **their work** with others while @@**specifying**@@ the __permissions and restrictions__.