Read

• Martin Campbell-Kelly’s CACM article: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Software as a Service.  or try this alternative link instead.
• Richard Stallman’s Article:  Who Does that Server Really Serve?

What to Turn In

Turn into PioneerWeb a document that answers the following questions:

1. What is SaaSS and how does it differ from Software as a Service?
2. Can you identify any Saas or SaaSS applications that you use?  
3. What are some of the factors that companies (and individuals) use in determining whether to use cloud-based computing vs. owning a copy of a program installed on an individual computer?
4. What are some of the risks present in using these types of applications rather than running an executable program on your own computer?
5. Can you analyze some of the mentioned SaaSS applications’ use of user data using the ACM Code of Ethics sections?  Which sections do you think might apply?