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This document discusses ethics in using computers and provides guidelines. It outlines that a code of conduct is needed to prevent the unethical exploitation of technology, like pirating software. Computer ethics establishes moral standards for computer use. The United States Institute of Computer Ethics developed 10 commandments for proper information technology use, including not harming others, respecting privacy and intellectual property, and considering social impacts. Additional email and internet usage guidelines encourage responsible use, like keeping information secure and avoiding prohibited sites.

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Ethics

This document discusses ethics in using computers and provides guidelines. It outlines that a code of conduct is needed to prevent the unethical exploitation of technology, like pirating software. Computer ethics establishes moral standards for computer use. The United States Institute of Computer Ethics developed 10 commandments for proper information technology use, including not harming others, respecting privacy and intellectual property, and considering social impacts. Additional email and internet usage guidelines encourage responsible use, like keeping information secure and avoiding prohibited sites.

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Ethics in using Computer

ETHICS IN GENERAL
A guideline is needed to stop the current technology products from being exploited
for example replicating original CDs and selling them as pirated software, this
unethical behaviour can be controlled by the code of conducts.
Unethical refers to any code of conducts that are not conforming to approved
standards of social or professional behaviour.
Computer ethics is a system of moral standards or values used as a guideline for
computer users.

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF COMPUTER ETHICS


The United States Institute of Computer Ethics has come out with the Ten
Commandments of Computer Ethics. These principles consider the effective code of
conducts for the proper use of information technology. The Ten commandments of
computer ethics are :

1. You shall not use a computer to harm other people.


2. You shall not interfere with other people's computer work.
3. You shall not snoop around in other people's computer files.
4. You shall not use a computer to steal.
5. You shall not use a computer to bear false witness.
6. You shall not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.
7. You shall not use other people's computer resources without authorisation
or proper compensation.
8. You shall not appropriate other people's intellectual output.
9. You shall think about the social consequences of the program you are
writing or the system you are designing.
10. You shall always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and
respect for your fellow humans.

GUIDELINES ON THE E-MAIL AND INTERNET USAGE


Some guidelines from the Department of Public Services of Malaysia:

• use only individual e-mail address to forward individual opinion


• keep the identity name and password a secret to avoid the misuse of your e-
mail without your knowledge
• e-mail must be active to promptly reply the necessary actions needed for any
matters
• ensure the total mail kept in the box is within the computer storage capacity
• scan files regularly to avoid the transmission of virus from one computer to
another
• do not send e-mails that contain classified information which can be used to
tarnish other people or country
• choose a suitable time to search the Internet to save access time and cost
• beware of prohibited sites which could affect one's moral, organisation or
nation
• print only relevant documents that you think can be used in future to save cost

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