Fundamentals

Fundamentals

1. Importance of Computer Systems in Modern World

   • Satnavs
   • ATMs
   • Social Interaction
   • Ecommerce
   • Washing Machines

2. Ethical, Legal and Environmental

   • Energy
     • Bills
   • Waste
   • Computer Misuse Act
   • Copyrighting
   • Data Protection Act
   • Copyright Design and Patents Act

3. Professional Standards

   • De Jure
     • Lawful Standards
   • Proprietary
     • Internal Standards in an Organisation
   • De Facto
     • Changes that Lead to Expectations
     • Develop Over TIme
     • Eg. Qwerty Keyboard
   • Open Standards
     • Publicaly Accessable
     • Made Through Agreement
     • Not Made for Profit