1 the question of ethic as it applies to software

Question

Ethics and Professionalism in the Engineering/Technology Environment

1. The question of ethic as it applies to software distribution in markets other than the United States.

2. Programs with built in "back doors" and special features unknown to the user.

3. Differential pricing of the same software (produced in the USA) in 3^rd world countries at a fraction of cost.

4. Early software availability in countries other than USA.

5. Overall price inflation for the software versions distributed in the USA as compared to other countries.  

Answer 1

For the following assignment, consider and apply Ethics and Professionalism in the Engineering or Technology Environment. 1) The question of ethic as it implements to software distribution in markets other than the United States. 2) Programs by built in ‘back doors’ and special characteristics unknown to the user. 3) Differential pricing of the similar software (generated in the USA) in third world countries at a fraction of cost. 4) Early software accessibility in countries other than USA. 5) Overall price inflation for the software versions distributed in the USA as compared to the other countries.