COMPUTER ETHICS Computer ethics is the study of standards of right and wrong.
Always Use Proper Computer Ethics l Never copy anyone else’s work l Never plagiarize from an outside source l 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 l Freeware l Shareware l Single-User Copy l Lab-Pack l Network Version l Site License
Definitions l Freeware - published as a service to users and is public domain l Shareware - a minimal charge for the right to use the software from the developer or author
More Definitions l Single-User Copy - right to use on one machine l Lab-pack - right to use on number of machines (generally sold in packs of 5 for 5 PCs)
And More Definitions l Network version - right to load on the file server and to be accessed by all computers on the network l Site license - right to the software from the network onto EVERY machine at one site
What are these? l Computer-related vandalism l Computer virus l Piracy l Private data l Public data l 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 l Open source (GPL) – Example: Firefox Free to use and modify, unlicensed l Freeware : Example - Audacity Music Editor Free to use, licensed l Shareware (Trialware) - Example Pinnacle Video Editor Trial Use, Small Fee to continue, Licensed l Commercial Software - Example MS Office Purchased, Licensed
Assignment l Go to and find three of the following. State the license type, trial duration (if any), and price (if any): l Open source (GPL) Free to use and modify, unlicensed l Freeware : Free to use, licensed l Shareware Trial Use, Small Fee to continue, Licensed l Commercial Software Purchased, Licensed