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Smoot, Oliver – EDUCOM Review, 1994
Examines the relationship between the National Information Infrastructure (NII) and the new General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Topics discussed include the reduction or elimination of tariffs on NII products; protection of copyrighted works; unresolved trade issues, including the European telecommunications market; standards; and privacy and…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Copyrights, Foreign Countries, Information Networks
Shea, Virginia – EDUCOM Review, 1994
Discusses rules of etiquette for communicating via computer networks, including conversing as politely as you would face-to-face; ethical behavior; becoming familiar with the domain that you are in; rules for discussion groups; quality of writing; sharing appropriate knowledge; and respecting individuals' privacy. (LRW)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Electronic Mail
Rotenberg, Marc – EDUCOM Review, 1994
Explains the work of Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility regarding privacy issues in the use of electronic networks; recommends principles that should be adopted for a National Information Infrastructure privacy code; discusses the need for public education; and suggests pertinent legislative proposals. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Confidential Records, Educational Needs, Federal Legislation
Johnson, Deborah G. – EDUCOM Review, 1994
Discusses computer ethics and the use of computer networks. Topics addressed include computer hackers; software piracy; computer viruses and worms; intentional and unintentional abuse; intellectual property rights versus freedom of thought; the role of information in a democratic society; individual privacy; legislation; social attitudes; and the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Democracy, Educational Needs
Weingarten, Fred W. – EDUCOM Review, 1994
Discusses issues relating to the public interest regarding the National Information Infrastructure. Topics addressed include access, including access to the physical infrastructure and resources and access as a service provider; information rights, including privacy, intellectual property, freedom of speech, and government information; public…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Access to Information, Competition, Computer Networks
Roberts, Michael M. – EDUCOM Review, 1994
Considers issues relating to the development of the National Information Infrastructure (NII). Highlights include higher education goals for NII; the government's role; preliminary organizational structure; the impact of the Internet; and major NII policy issues, including deregulation of telecommunications service providers, privacy issues, and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Competition, Computer Networks, Government Role
