Slide 1IntroductionCopyrightWorks for HireEmployed ProgrammersFree-Lance ProgrammerThree Things to RememberCopyright OwnershipBe AwareCopyright InfringementAs StudentsThesisConclusionReferencesEthics and Legality of Copyrights in Computer SoftwareTeam 6Authors: Barret Eubanks,Simantini Kulkarni,Leah Conner, andRodney RosarioPresented on June 5, 2002IntroductionEthics and Legality of Copyrights in Computer SoftwareEthics is not always a gray area What we should know as students and as students and future, or present, employees in the computer industryCopyrightMain property right arising out of the development process Encourages creative effortA copyright arises automaticallyThe Copyright owner may not be who we thinkWorks for HireTwo Types of Developers–Employed Programmers–Free-Lance Programmers or EntrepreneursEmployed ProgrammersDefinitionTo whom is the copyright heldContractFree-Lance ProgrammerDefinitionTo whom is the copyright heldContractThree Things to RememberIt is unethical to carry code with you.It is unethical to sell code that you developed for an employer.It is unethical to assist a competitor in developing a similar solution.Copyright OwnershipCompany’s monetary considerationNo…It is mineTrue ownerBe AwareDeveloping personal softwareWho really owns it?Copyright InfringementSimilar problemDeveloping a similar solutionAs StudentsUniversity owns all projectsUnethical to take code with youFair?ThesisUniversity ownedWay to work around copyrightGatorade exampleConclusionThree Things to Remember about Ethics: - It is unethical to carry code with you. - It is unethical to sell code that you developed for an employer. - It is unethical to assist a competitor in developing a similar solution.Always be aware of ethics and protect