Use and Abuse of Gadgets

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Use and Abuse of Gadgets

• A Computer Ethics Discussion

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The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics

• Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other
  people.
• Thou shalt not interfere with other people's
  computer work.
• Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's
  computer files.
• Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.
• Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false
  witness.
• Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software
  for which you have not paid.
• Thou shalt not use other people's computer
  resources without authorization or proper
  compensation.
• Thou shalt not appropriate other people's
  intellectual output.
• Thou shalt think about the social consequences of
  the program you are writing or the system you are
  designing.
• Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that
  insure consideration and respect for your fellow
  humans.

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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

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Computer Ethics with 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!

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Discussion

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

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Internet enabled camera Mobile Phones
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Fossil Abacus Wrist Net Smart Watch with MSN
Direct

• 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
  watch12 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, tooyou
  can choose to have a new watch face sent each
  month.

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Violent Computer Games
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Garmin GPSMAP 162 Fixed-Mount Marine GPSCar 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 Garmins MapSource
  line of CD-ROMs.

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Bel-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.

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Microlight Flash Light
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ThumbDrive 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.

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SyncMaster 213T 21.3-inch LCD Monitor, Silver

• 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.

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Car Sub-woofer System
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A90f 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. ViewSonics
  A90f offers the perfect 2-in-1 monitor thats
  smart enough for work and play.

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Personal Digital Assistant
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Internet enabled Video Phones / (3G) phones
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DI-514 Air 2.4GHz Wireless Router, 802.11band
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.

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Digital Cameras
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Home Digital Stereo System
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Conclusion

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