The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics

Every day working in front of the computer, studying about computer, having fun with computer, etc….. One of my favourite books (System Analysis and Design Methods) told me wonderful thing that hopefully could keep us on the tract as a white hat, “The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics”:

1. Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other 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 propietary 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 intelectual output

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

10. Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that insure consideration and respect for your fellow humans

Thanks for the Computer Ethics Institute….. ^^

-Putu-