a) Is there any problem with simply using the products that these two companies create for us?
one cannot solve the problems created by Microsoft and Apple, as the programme cannot be changed and modifed by youself. Besides, sending e-mails to these companies needs to wait for about two weeks time for reply. Thus, it's really time consuming and unconvient when we face the problems in using the products of Microsoft and Apple.
b)why do some people choose to use open-source software such as Linux?
It is because it is cheaper than Microsoft and Apple's products as Linux is free of charge. And the programme of Linux can be changed by people to solve the problem. so comparatively speaking, it's more convienent for people to use.
c)who owns the right to modify your digital tools? Does it matter at all? why or why not?
I think is the governmemt may be as the sometimes the government officials will monitor the citizens' freedom in using the digital tools. for example, the Republic of China has issued the green dam programme to control the citizens' thinking.
I think it does matter as the it will harm the privacy of individuals, and even the freedom of speech. But on the other hand, it may to a certain extend reduce the inappropriate uploading and downloading.
good answer, i like it! don't you?
回覆刪除Its true, even the USA government will filtrate the information in order to prevent the terrorist which will interfere people's privacy.
回覆刪除Anna, very interesting responses. Can you say more about the "green dam" issue and explain your last points in more detail?
回覆刪除Yes,I think the purpose of issuing green dam is to monitor the public and control.
回覆刪除But I don't think it can reduce the inappropriate uploading and downloading, because this problem exist in many places, and this is not easy to be solve.
yup, i agree that we have the the freedom to speck, but the right to monify the software should be in the hand of the designer.
回覆刪除yes, IT support is one of the trouble stuff i hate as well.
回覆刪除However, we( the ordinary) don't have the abilities to generate an unique computer(digital) system which can't be controlled by others......
回覆刪除We are going to be controlled in the coming few " High Technology" years.......
anna, i agree with your point.
回覆刪除i do think government control over digital tools,like green dam will greatly reduce people's freedom.
people can no longer do whatever they want by the computer since their online activities are being checked.
I argee with "the governmemt may be as the sometimes the government officials will monitor the citizens' freedom in using the digital tools".Such as China, big control to their citizens.
回覆刪除Yes, I think the green dam programme is a good example that who have a right to modify our own digital tool. Republic of china want to block some some information such as amorous photos and violent videos, but, on the other hand, some people said that this green dam programme is a software that supreise the computer user, and attack the user's privacy. This situation is happened in china only, I think it is not allow in hong kong.
回覆刪除I have the same comment. The green dam is a good example!!!
回覆刪除haha...I am so happy to see so many comments here><
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