As you may have seen from the first chapter of Forester and Morrison, there are many different issues to consider when we discuss the implications of computers. Forester and Morrison was written pre-Web. However, many of the issues they raise are still important. Some issues have to do with ownership . Controversies over micropayments Grinnell's restrictions on computer use by staff.
Some issues have to do with reliability .
Computers seem to be inherently unreliable. Some issues have to do with security . Some issues have to do with the application of computers. Some issues have to do with the profession of computers. There are few standards.