Use and Abuse of Use and Abuse of GadgetsGadgets

A Computer Ethics Discussion

The Ten Commandments The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethicsof 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 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 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.

What are Gadgets??What are Gadgets??

• Tools that automate daily life-routine to some extent

• Gadgets have been available in decreasingly small sizes and interesting looks

• Examples: mobile phones, PDAs, Internet watches etc

Computer Ethics with Computer Ethics with gadgets..??gadgets..??

YES!!– Modern Gadgets are developed based

on Computer technology– Future gadgets would be using

technologies interacting with Internet– A user of these gadgets must be

aware of responsible and professional use!

DiscussionDiscussion

• For the next presented gadgets we are going to discuss– Uses– Abuses– Flaws– Creative use– Destructive/ Abusive utilization

Internet enabled camera Internet enabled camera Mobile PhonesMobile Phones

                                                                                           

Fossil Abacus Wrist Net Fossil Abacus Wrist Net Smart Watch with MSN Smart Watch with MSN

DirectDirect• Step into the future with the Fossil Abacus Wrist Net Smart Watch. With

integrated MSN Direct service, customized news, sports and weather reports can be delivered directly to your watch—12 different channels offer a wealth of information. You can even access Outlook Calendar to track appointments or receive instant messages through MSN Messenger. In addition to its practical side, this watch looks good, too—you can choose to have a new watch face sent each month.

Violent Computer GamesViolent Computer Games

Garmin GPSMAP® 162 Fixed-Mount Marine GPSGarmin GPSMAP® 162 Fixed-Mount Marine GPSCar GPS navigation systemCar GPS navigation system

• The GPSMAP 162 is a combination GPS receiver and chartplotter that's rich in features including a powerful 12 parallel channel GPS receiver, built-in worldwide basemap, a 4-level FSTN LCD display, and tide prediction tables. It is BlueChart®-compatible and WAAS-enabled. Even more remarkable, the GPSMAP 162 can download up to 2.5 MB of extra map data from Garmin’s MapSource™ line of CD-ROMs.

Bel-Tronics Radar/Laser DetectorBel-Tronics Radar/Laser Detector

• Beltronics’ radar detector makes driving carefree. Featuring VG-2 Guard® to warn you when a "radar detector detector" is in the area, it also detects X, K, Super Wideband Ka radar, laser, and SWS™ signals. Use the City/Highway modes to avoid false alarms in urban areas. Choose voice and/or audio alerts for notification, or the digital display, which provides visual confirmation of the presence and strength or radar signals. Not available in VA or DC.

Microlight Flash LightMicrolight Flash Light

                        

ThumbDrive 256MB, USB 2.0ThumbDrive 256MB, USB 2.0

• Memorex offers one of the fastest and smallest portable Flash devices with its USB 2.0 ThumbDrive. Perfect for storing data, digital photos, video and MP3 files between home, office or school computers, the new Memorex ThumbDrive boasts a category-leading 8 MB per second data read speed that is up to 50 percent faster than competitor models. Sporting a sleek, unique silver and black design. With no additional hardware required, the Memorex USB 2.0 ThumbDrive makes portable storage easy.

SyncMaster 213T 21.3-inch LCD Monitor, SyncMaster 213T 21.3-inch LCD Monitor, SilverSilver

• The Samsung SyncMaster™ 213T is an elegant, flexible, and most importantly, high-performance 21.3" dual-input analog/digital LCD display. Form, function and finesse are embodied in this stunning monitor that pivots, turns, and rotates, all with a simple touch. The dual inputs accommodate an analog or digital signal, all-the-while showcasing ultra-crisp, ultra-vivid graphics and text.

Car Sub-woofer SystemCar Sub-woofer System

A90f+ 19-inch (18.0 vis) MonitorA90f+ 19-inch (18.0 vis) Monitor

• Built to impress, the ViewSonic 19" (18.0" viewable) A90f+ UltraBrite CRT produces vibrant, bright, lifelike images in an attractive design. Choose the brightness level you need with the convenient toggle button. Toggle to UltraBrite mode for graphics, video, movies and gaming, where vivid color and ultra-detailed viewing are critical. Toggle to normal mode for optimum viewing of text intensive applications like word processing, spreadsheets and e-mail. ViewSonic’s A90f+ offers the perfect 2-in-1 monitor that’s smart enough for work and play.

Personal Digital AssistantPersonal Digital Assistant

Internet enabled Video Internet enabled Video Phones / (3G) phonesPhones / (3G) phones

DI-514 Air 2.4GHz Wireless Router, 802.11bDI-514 Air 2.4GHz Wireless Router, 802.11band Wireless Networkand Wireless Network

• D-Link, the industry leader in wireless networking, continues to offer breakthroughs in wireless connectivity. With the new D-LinkAir DI-514 Wireless Router, the latest member of the D-LinkAir™ family of competitively-priced wireless networking products, D-Link once again sets the new price/performance standard.

Digital CamerasDigital Cameras

Home Digital Stereo Home Digital Stereo SystemSystem

ConclusionConclusion

• “A tool in hand can be put to good or bad use, only the brain behind the hand determines how to use it!”