COMPUTER ETHICS

Computer ethics is the study of standards of right and

wrong.

Always Use Proper Computer Ethics

Never copy anyone else’s work Never plagiarize from an outside

source Do not make copies of a friend’s

software to use on your personal computer

Single User License

This is a license for only one computer.

Computer Piracy

Copying someone else’s computer application,

program, music, or video and using it as your own is called

computer piracy.

Types of software are classified by the type of

purchase.

Installation beyond these rights is considered software

piracy and carries with it penalties.

Type of Software

Freeware Shareware Single-User Copy Lab-Pack Network Version Site License

Definitions

Freeware - published as a service to users and is public domain

Shareware - a minimal charge for the right to use the software from the developer or author

More Definitions

Single-User Copy - right to use on one machine

Lab-pack - right to use on number of machines (generally sold in packs of 5 for 5 PCs)

And More Definitions

Network version - right to load on the file server and to be accessed by all computers on the network

Site license - right to the software from the network onto EVERY machine at one site

What are these?

Computer-related vandalism Computer virus Piracy Private data Public data Worm

Copyright laws protect programmers.

The law says that it is illegal to make or distribute copies

of copyrighted material, including software, without

authorization.

Do not tamper with another person’s

computer or computer work.

A hacker is someone who purposefully destroys a computer system by introducing viruses or interferes with the function of the

computer.

Types of Software

Open source (GPL) – Example: Firefox•Free to use and modify, unlicensed

Freeware : Example - Audacity Music Editor •Free to use, licensed

Shareware (Trialware) - Example Pinnacle Video Editor•Trial Use, Small Fee to continue, Licensed

Commercial Software - Example MS Office •Purchased, Licensed

Assignment

Go to http://www.tucows.com/ and find three of the following. State the license type, trial duration (if any), and price (if any):Open source (GPL)

•Free to use and modify, unlicensedFreeware :

•Free to use, licensedShareware

•Trial Use, Small Fee to continue, LicensedCommercial Software

•Purchased, Licensed