New Ipod Nano

The new iPod Nano, introduced by Apple CEO Steve Jobs at a press conference in San Francisco Sept. 9, is touted as the thinnest iPod ever built and features a taller form factor with a larger screen than the previous Nano. The new ipod is said to better for the user to use and more enviromentally freindly than previous ipod's. The revamped Nano line comes in a host of colors — purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red, pink and silver. The 8GB Nano sells for $149 while the 16GB model sells for $199; both Nanos are now shipping.

http://tech.msn.com/news/articlepcw.aspx?cp-documentid=10203972&pkw=PI&vendor=Paid+Inclusion&OCID=iSEMPI

BlackBerry Storm

Touchscreen BlackBerry may disappoint users expecting a perfect device, according to updated informationn provided by BGR. Although earlier claims have alluded to a 3G Internet linkup, the initial version of the device known as the BlackBerry 9100 will be limited to slower 2.5G EDGE for wide-area data. In return, the handset will support 802.11a WiFi networks popular with some workplaces as an alternative to 802.11g, according to the tip.

This device has QWERTY keyboard but the software will remain similiar to todays Blackberry operating system. They choose this because they didn't want to redue the entire system.

The release date has been accelerated news of the BlackBerry could come as early as RIM's quarterly results today but is most likely to arrive in the first third of the year, potentially launching as soon as January but no later than April. A report earlier today from analysts at GMP Securities has pointed to a February introduction.

http://www.electronista.com/articles/07/12/20/touch.blackberry.25g/

How Computer Viruses Work

Computer virus is something of the Information Age marvel. They show us How Computer Viruses Work. A big one was Mydoom worm that infected quarter of a million computers in a single day. Another one was Storm that infected fifty million computers. Can in mind that a virus can and will destroy your computer.

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/virus.htm

Computer Ethics

Computer Ethics deal with placing a value on acts according to whether they are good or bad . Every society has its rules about if certian acts are ethical or not. Rules were established as a result of consensus in society and are often written into laws. Computers first began to be used in society there was a absence of ethicals standards set in place. Today many of these rules have been formulated into laws either national or international.

The Ten Commandments of computer ethics have been defined by the Computer Ethics Institute.

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 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 use or copy software for which you have not paid:
7) Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization:
8) Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output:
9) Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you write:
10) Thou shalt use a computer in ways that show consideration and respect:


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Computer thics

A clean impact

Computer ethics is the analysis of the nature and the social impact of computer technology and the corresponding formulation and justification of policies for the ethical use of technology. Ethics cover both social as well as personal policies for the ethical use of technology. The reason why these are in place is so that everyone who uses a computer is responible about it and keeps to a set of ethics.This will aid the determination of programs and instances of the same program. But in the barrier of coherent conceptual framework too, policy formulation through computer technology will be tough. The distinction and identification of what has to be done, and understanding about the situation are not to be linked with computer ethics. http://itoutsourcingindia.com/resources/computer_ethics.asp

What are operating system updates?

Microsoft operating system updates are releases of new software that upgrade, add features to, and protect Microsoft Windows, the software that runs your computer. Such updates are service packs, version upgrades, security updates, and drivers. It is very important that you update you computer because they are critical to the security and reliability of your computer they offer the newest protection in malicious online activites. It is also very wise to update programs such as Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office, and the many other computer programs. Check out Microsoft Update to scan you computer to see the list of update that your computer may require and decide what you would like to do from there. It is very important to keep your computer up to date.

http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/basics/updates.mspx