Accessible Computing
the provision of equal access to computers and information technology for individuals with disabilities
Digital Divide
the social and economic gap between those who have access to computers and the Internet and those who do not
Computer Ethics
the responsible use of computers in all contexts and applications, by individuals, organizations, and governments
Energy Star
The Energy Star program was created in 1992 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to inspire energy conservation in electronics products.
Ethics
a branch of philosophy that deals with issues of morality
E-waste
E-waste refers to discarded digital electronics devices and components.
Governmental Computer Ethics
a government’s responsibility to create laws to protect citizens from unethical computer use and provide citizens with equal access to computers and information technologies as well as their benefits
Green Computing
efforts to utilize environmentally conscious practices in the manufacturing and use of digital technologies
Hacker activists, or hacktivists
hack computer networks for a perceived righteous cause
Information and Communications Technology
(including the Internet and web)
Impacts: Social and environmental
refer to the consequences of computer use on society and the world
SSD: Solid-State Drives
Solid-State Drives (SSD) are replacing hard disk drives, providing faster data access and dramatic energy savings
W3C
World Wide Web Consortium
Glossary: Ethics