Monday, January 30, 2017

The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics

Second blog post:
 The Ten Commandments of Computing as they are related to programmers(you).

The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics

Written by the Computer Ethics Institute
by the Computer Ethics Institute
  1. Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people. (Ex: Harass people)
  2. Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work. (Ex: Delete all their work)
  3. Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's computer files. (Ex: Getting private files)
  4. Thou shalt not use a computer to steal. (Ex: Steal online credit)
  5. Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness. (Ex: Get credit for someone else's work)
  6. Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid. (Ex: Play a paid game for free)
  7. Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization or proper compensation. (Ex: Plagiarism)
  8. Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output. (Ex: Post someone's picture without permission)
  9. Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing. (Ex: Think about the outcomes of the program you're making)
  10. Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans. (Ex: Help others in a friendly, cooperative way)

Provide an example of each of these commandments on your blog post.  
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Introduction

First blog post:
1.     A quick introduction sentence on your blog post.
Hi. My name is Josh Lim and I am a sophomore.

2.     What experience do you have on computers?
I know some very basic codes and programs that are used.

3.    If you have a computer at home, what type is it?
I have a Dell Inspiron 15 5000 series.

4.    What do you do on computers?
Mostly just writing papers, surfing the web, and playing video games.

5.    Have you ever taken computer courses before?  What courses?
Yes. I took Exploring Computer Science Engineering course last year.

6.    What would you like to be able to do at the end of this course?
Learn all about the magical world of Java Programming.

7.    What is your best subject? Your worst subject?
My best subject is Math. My worst subject is English.

8.    Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?
I like trainz.