Computer Ethics

1. Open Source: Are you an open-source software supporter? Or do you think software should be protected by copyright or patent? Provide supporting arguments and cite any source you use.

2. Copyright Infringement: People give a variety of reasons for copying a music CD from a friend instead of buying it. Refute each of the reasons given below using one of the ethical theories.

(a) The retail price is too high. The company is gouging the customers.

(b) Since I wouldn’t have bought it anyway, the company didn’t lose a sale.

(c) I’m giving my friend the opportunity to do a good deed.

(d) Everyone else is doing it. Why should I be the only person to buy it when everyone else is getting it for free? (e) This is insignificant compared to the billions of dollars worth of music being exchanged over the Internet.

3. Search the Internet or another news media outlet for recent articles that discusses a privacy issue. Briefly describe the issue and any legal actions that have been raised. Make sure to cite your source(s).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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