Website Creators Beware
Things to be aware of before creating a website
Before creating a website you should be aware of the following:
Copyright
Web Site Etiquette
Open Source Software
Copyright
Copyright is a type of property that is founded on a person's creative skill and labour. It is designed to prevent the unauthorised use by others of a work, that is, the original form in which an idea or information has been expressed by the creator. [4]
To find out more about copyright check out the following links:
http://www.ag.gov.au/Copyright/Pages/Whatiscopyright.aspx
http://sydney.edu.au/copyright/basics/key_concepts/what.shtml
Web Site Etiquette
Contrary to what some may believe, the Web is not an anything goes environment. Considerations and courtesies need to be implemented by all users so that everyone can look forward to a more enjoyable or productive experience. [5]
To find out more check out these links:
http://www.netmanners.com/689/web-site-etiquette-2/
http://www.kent.edu/dl/technology/etiquette.cfm
Open Source Software
Open source software is software which can be used, modified and improved by anyone and can be redistributed freely. [6]
To find out more check out these links:
http://opensourceschools.org.uk/book/export/html/142
http://www.oss-watch.ac.uk/resources/opensourcesoftware.xml
Before creating a website you should be aware of the following:
Copyright
Web Site Etiquette
Open Source Software
Copyright
Copyright is a type of property that is founded on a person's creative skill and labour. It is designed to prevent the unauthorised use by others of a work, that is, the original form in which an idea or information has been expressed by the creator. [4]
To find out more about copyright check out the following links:
http://www.ag.gov.au/Copyright/Pages/Whatiscopyright.aspx
http://sydney.edu.au/copyright/basics/key_concepts/what.shtml
Web Site Etiquette
Contrary to what some may believe, the Web is not an anything goes environment. Considerations and courtesies need to be implemented by all users so that everyone can look forward to a more enjoyable or productive experience. [5]
To find out more check out these links:
http://www.netmanners.com/689/web-site-etiquette-2/
http://www.kent.edu/dl/technology/etiquette.cfm
Open Source Software
Open source software is software which can be used, modified and improved by anyone and can be redistributed freely. [6]
To find out more check out these links:
http://opensourceschools.org.uk/book/export/html/142
http://www.oss-watch.ac.uk/resources/opensourcesoftware.xml