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• One should not use a computer to harm others.
• One should not interfere with other people’s privacy.
• One should not look into others‘ documents.
• One should not use a computer to steal data from others‘ computers.
• One should not copy or use the Proprietary software without the owner's permission, especially
if you have not paid for it.
• One should not use others‘ documents or resources without their permission or without
paying them for using those resources.
• One should not claim others‘ work as his or her own.
Info Byte
Proprietary software, also known as closed-source software, is non-free computer
software for which the publisher or another person retains intellectual property
rights—usually copyright of the source code but sometimes patent rights.
i + WHAT ARE INTERNET ETHICS?
We all know that the Internet has become an important part of our day-to-day activities. We use
the Internet to search for information, send or receive mail, do online banking, shopping, etc.
Internet ethics are the good practices that one should follow while using the Internet. Some of
the Internet ethics are as follows:
• One should not fool others by hiding his/her identity while using the Internet.
• One should not use rude or bad words while using e-mail, blogs, and social networking websites.
• One should not share personal information with unknown people.
• One should not access inappropriate websites.
• One should not use someone else's username and password to access their e-mail.
Rules to Remember While Using Social Media
The following rules need to be remembered while using social media:
• Maintain Authenticity: We must be honest about our identity. Never pretend to be someone
else.
• Always Use a Disclaimer: While sharing personal views about something, we must make it
clear that these are personal views.
• Never pick fights on the Internet: We must convey our opinions carefully by choosing the right
words.
• Protect Your Identity: Never list your full name, parents’ details, home address, or telephone
number online.
• Respect Your Audience: Maintain good conduct, even on the Internet. Refrain from using
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