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Computer ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with how computing professionals should make ethical decisions regarding their work. It examines issues like privacy, accuracy of information, intellectual property, and social impact of technology. The document outlines 10 commandments of computer ethics that instruct users to avoid harming others, interfering with or stealing others' work, using unauthorized software or resources, and to consider social consequences of programs and respect fellow humans when using computers.

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Comp Ethics

Computer ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with how computing professionals should make ethical decisions regarding their work. It examines issues like privacy, accuracy of information, intellectual property, and social impact of technology. The document outlines 10 commandments of computer ethics that instruct users to avoid harming others, interfering with or stealing others' work, using unauthorized software or resources, and to consider social consequences of programs and respect fellow humans when using computers.

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John Frederick
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Computer Ethics is a branch of practical philosophy which deals with how

computing professionals should make decisions regarding professional and social


conduct. Since the 1990s the field has started being integrated into professional
development programs in academic settings. The conceptual foundations of computer
ethics are investigated by information ethics, a branch of philosophical ethics established
by Luciano Floridi. Computer ethics is a very important topic in computer applications.

TEN COMMANDMENTS OF COMPUTER ETHICS

1. Thou shalt not use a computer to harm people.

2. Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work.

3. Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's computer files.

4. Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.

5. Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.

6. Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.**

7. Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization or proper
compensation.

8. Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.

9. Thou shalt think of the social consequences of the program you are writing and the
system you are designing.

10. Thou shalt always use the computer in ways that insure consideration and respect to
your fellow humans.
Written by Rie Ishida, Sung by Rei Mikazuki

References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_ethics
http://rieishida.blogspot.com/2010/01/ten-commandments-of-computer-ethics.html

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