Transcript Use and Abuse of Gadgets A Computer Ethics Discussion

Use and Abuse of Gadgets
A Computer Ethics Discussion
The Ten Commandments
of Computer Ethics
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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 computer files.
Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.
Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.
Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you
have not paid.
Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without
authorization or proper compensation.
Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.
Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the
program you are writing or the system you are designing.
Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that insure
consideration and respect for your fellow humans.
What are Gadgets??
• Tools that automate daily life-routine to
some extent
• Gadgets have been available in
decreasingly small sizes and interesting
looks
• Examples: mobile phones, PDAs,
Internet watches etc
Computer Ethics with gadgets..??
YES!!
– Modern Gadgets are developed based on
Computer technology
– Future gadgets would be using
technologies interacting with Internet
– A user of these gadgets must be aware of
responsible and professional use!
Discussion
• For the next presented gadgets we are
going to discuss
– Uses
– Abuses
– Flaws
– Creative use
– Destructive/ Abusive utilization
Internet enabled camera
Mobile Phones
Fossil Abacus Wrist Net Smart
Watch with MSN Direct
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Step into the future with the Fossil Abacus Wrist Net Smart Watch. With
integrated MSN Direct service, customized news, sports and weather reports
can be delivered directly to your watch—12 different channels offer a wealth of
information. You can even access Outlook Calendar to track appointments or
receive instant messages through MSN Messenger. In addition to its practical
side, this watch looks good, too—you can choose to have a new watch face sent
each month.
Violent Computer Games
Garmin GPSMAP® 162 Fixed-Mount Marine GPS
Car GPS navigation system
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The GPSMAP 162 is a combination GPS receiver and chartplotter that's rich in
features including a powerful 12 parallel channel GPS receiver, built-in
worldwide basemap, a 4-level FSTN LCD display, and tide prediction tables. It is
BlueChart®-compatible and WAAS-enabled. Even more remarkable, the
GPSMAP 162 can download up to 2.5 MB of extra map data from Garmin’s
MapSource™ line of CD-ROMs.
Bel-Tronics Radar/Laser Detector
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Beltronics’ radar detector makes driving carefree. Featuring VG-2 Guard® to
warn you when a "radar detector detector" is in the area, it also detects X, K,
Super Wideband Ka radar, laser, and SWS™ signals. Use the City/Highway
modes to avoid false alarms in urban areas. Choose voice and/or audio alerts
for notification, or the digital display, which provides visual confirmation of the
presence and strength or radar signals. Not available in VA or DC.
Microlight Flash Light
ThumbDrive 256MB, USB 2.0
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Memorex offers one of the fastest and smallest portable Flash devices
with its USB 2.0 ThumbDrive. Perfect for storing data, digital photos,
video and MP3 files between home, office or school computers, the
new Memorex ThumbDrive boasts a category-leading 8 MB per second
data read speed that is up to 50 percent faster than competitor models.
Sporting a sleek, unique silver and black design. With no additional
hardware required, the Memorex USB 2.0 ThumbDrive makes portable
storage easy.
SyncMaster 213T 21.3-inch LCD Monitor,
Silver
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The Samsung SyncMaster™ 213T is an elegant, flexible, and most importantly,
high-performance 21.3" dual-input analog/digital LCD display. Form, function
and finesse are embodied in this stunning monitor that pivots, turns, and rotates,
all with a simple touch. The dual inputs accommodate an analog or digital signal,
all-the-while showcasing ultra-crisp, ultra-vivid graphics and text.
Car Sub-woofer System
A90f+ 19-inch (18.0 vis) Monitor
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Built to impress, the ViewSonic 19" (18.0" viewable) A90f+ UltraBrite
CRT produces vibrant, bright, lifelike images in an attractive design.
Choose the brightness level you need with the convenient toggle
button. Toggle to UltraBrite mode for graphics, video, movies and
gaming, where vivid color and ultra-detailed viewing are critical. Toggle
to normal mode for optimum viewing of text intensive applications like
word processing, spreadsheets and e-mail. ViewSonic’s A90f+ offers
the perfect 2-in-1 monitor that’s smart enough for work and play.
Personal Digital Assistant
Internet enabled Video
Phones / (3G) phones
DI-514 Air 2.4GHz Wireless Router, 802.11b
and Wireless Network
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D-Link, the industry leader in wireless networking, continues to offer
breakthroughs in wireless connectivity. With the new D-LinkAir DI-514
Wireless Router, the latest member of the D-LinkAir™ family of
competitively-priced wireless networking products, D-Link once again
sets the new price/performance standard.
Digital Cameras
Home Digital Stereo System
Conclusion
• “A tool in hand can be put to good or
bad use, only the brain behind the hand
determines how to use it!”