Netiquette

•Netiquette, or net etiquette, refers to etiquette on the Internet. 

•Is the code of acceptable behaviours users should follow while on the Internet or online or cyberspace.

•It is the conduct expected of individuals while online.

•Rules for all aspects of the:

-World Wide Web

-E-mail

-Instant Messaging

-Chat rooms

-Newsgroups & message board.

•Electronic communication lacks the facial expression, gestures and

tone of voice to convey your meaning. It’s easy to misinterpret

meaning of words. 

•Remember, when you communicate through cyberspace your words are

written.  

•Chances are they're stored somewhere and they can come back and

haunt you. 

•Any message you send could be saved or forwarded by its recipient.

You have no control over where it goes. 

•When you enter a domain of cyberspace that's new to you, take a 

look around and spend a while listening to the chat or reading 

the archives. 

•Get a sense of how the people who are already there act, then 

go ahead and participate. 

•Don’t expect instant responses to all your questions and don't

assume that all readers will agree with or care about your

passionate arguments.   

 

Areas Of Computer Ethics 

Definition of Computer Ethics:

The moral guidelines that govern the use of computers, mobile

devices and information systems.

INFORMATION ACCURACY

•One of the concern because many users access information maintained

by other people or companies, such as on the Internet. 

•Do not assume all the information on the Web is correct. 

•Users should evaluate the value of a Web page before relying on its

content. 

•Be aware that the organization providing access to the information

may not be the creator of the information.

GREEN COMPUTING

Green computing is the environmentally responsible and eco-friendly

use of computers and their resources. In broader terms, it is also

defined as the study of designing, manufacturing/engineering, using

and disposing of computing devices in a way that reduces their

environmental impact.

•Involves reducing the electricity and environmental waste while

using a computer. 

•Society has become aware of this waste and is taking measures to

combat it. 

•Some of the actions that has been taken:

-Using energy- efficient devices that require little power when   

 they are not in use.

-Buy computers with low power consumption processors and power

supplies. 

-When possible, use outside air to cool the data center.

•Average computer users can employ the following general tactics 

to make their computing usage more green: 

-Use the hibernate or sleep mode when away from a computer for

extended periods.

-Use flat-screen or LCD monitors, instead of conventional cathode

ray tube (CRT) monitors. 

-Buy energy efficient notebook computers, instead of desktop

computers. 

-Activate the power management features for controlling energy

consumption.

-Turn off computers at the end of each day.

-Refill printer cartridges, rather than buying new ones.

 

 

 CODES OF CONDUCT 

INFORMATION PRIVACY

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 

Definition: 

•Unique and original works such as ideas, inventions, literary 

and artistic works, processes, names and logos. 

•Or, refers to creations of the mind: inventions, literary and 

artistic works, and symbols, names, images, and designs used in 

commerce.  

•Intellectual property rights are the rights to which creators

are 

entitled for their work.