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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.

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                     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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