Topic Summary
Most people rarely give a thought to
the safety of the computers that they use every day of their lives.
Personal computer users may think about the consequences of a computer
failure, and the potential loss of data. When computers are used
indirectly, as in banking, medical procedures, or air travel, it is
unlikely that people recognize how critical the proper operation of a
computer is to their safety. This lesson examines the risks posed by the
use of computers in many aspects of our lives.
Required Reading
Chapter 4.1 - 4.3,
A Gift of Fire.