As history has shown, in software, this limitation, however ethical it may be, is close to useless in protecting the inventor. There are only so many basic inventions in software. The most notable ones are word processors, spreadsheets, databases, and the graphical user interface (GUI). This means that if you invent the first spreadsheet, the UI may be copyrighted and the particular implementation of the functions behind it can be protected. But, this does very little in protecting you against some other guys writing a spreadsheet which is more user friendly, calculates faster, and provides more functions, even though you were the inventor of the spreadsheet.
Around the dawn of the first millennium, the Han and Roman attitudes toward technology were both self-glorifying, however the Han Empire in China placed more value upon technology and technological enhancements than did the Roman Empire, as evidenced by the constant concern on the part of the Han dynasty over the occasional indifference on the part of the Romans. Before beginning, it must be stated that every single document provided is written by somebody in the upper class, giving no insight into how the lower classes or peasants felt about technology. This provides a very limited viewpoint into the different attitudes, as the upper class was not the majority. Plus, there are no documents from women, leaving the reader to guess what women felt about the technology they used, how it helped them, or was all technology geared toward helping men in those patriarchal societies? A document from either of these sources would provide great insight into the attitudes toward technology in each nation.
Roman and Han Attitudes Towards Technology The Roman Empire and The Han Dynasty both had positive views on technology. (Doc. 1, 3, 4, 6, and 8) However there were also people who were against it (Doc. 2, 5, and 7). Although this is true, China was much more open and positive towards technological advancements, while Rome was more of a class-divided society, which in turn causes the general opinion on technology and advancements to be low.
This means that they could adopt a computerised accounting system to deal with financial transactions and many staff can help them do this these transactions. Computerised Accounting system can benefit them because they can do all their calculations in the computer which helps them to do their work quickly. Rumble is a small business so they will have less staff. On the other hand If Rumble did not have many staffs this means they won’t need to adopt a computerised accounting system because it is too expensive and also manual accounting system could help them instead if they had less staff. In this case Manual accounting system is easier for them to handle with their calculations through sales day book, petty cashbook and cashbook.
Around the dawn of the first millennium, the Han and Roman attitudes toward technology were both of self betterment, however the Han Empire in China placed a much greater worth on technological enhancements than the Roman Empire did. However, it should be noted that every document was written by someone of the upper class, giving no insight into how people of lesser status felt towards technology. This, plus the fact that there are no female perspectives, shows how only a very narrow segment of a larger society felt towards technological advancement. An additional document from either would provide only further to help the understanding of societal attitudes to technology. The Han's view of technology was very self glorifying.
When researching the birth of the battery, textbooks will credit Count Alassandro Volta with the creation of the electric battery, which was invented in 1800. But, a great find in Baghdad is believed to discount this honor. As you can also assume from his name, the measurement of potential electric output is called the volt. Referred to as the Baghdad Battery, this artifact was discovered within the ruins of a Parthian village, which is estimated to date back to between 248 B.C. and 226 A.D.
Apple Computer: Research how Apple managed to reinvent itself over the years. When it comes to innovation there are few companies that can stand next to Apple. Love them or hate them no one can deny their impact on the technology field. In 1976 Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak dropped out of college and developed a computer (Apple 1) in their garage. Aside from the Apple 1 being the beginning of personnel computing the two innovators were able to capitalize on the fact that they were nobodies from nowhere and managed to intrigue the world with their product.
More inventions came about from 1947 to 1949. In 1947, Elmer’s Glue-all was introduced in the United States. In that same year, mobile phones were first invented but were not commercially sold until 1983. In 1948, the first long-playing phonograph was introduced by Columbia Records. Bell Laboratories invented the transistor.
Canada is the home to many inventions that people are greatly dependent on in their everyday lives. In Toronto (Ontario) lived Henry Woodward, the true inventor of the lightbulb. Around 1873/1874 he invented a glass bulb that used carbon filament along with nitrogen gas, to create a long-lasting lightbulb. He had it patented in 1874, but did not have enough money to produce and sell his invention, leading him to sell the patent to Thomas Edison. Many people believe that Thomas Edison, an American inventor, created the lightbulb, but he simply just took Canada’s very own Henry Woodward’s idea, and brought it to life.
The Hans had discovered the benefits of technology from as early as “early second century B.C.E” (Doc 1), understanding that it could help later develop their own nation. Technology was used in order to “save common people’s labor” (Doc 4) which lead to many inventions of useful tools such as the “pestle and the mortar” (Doc 3) and the “water-powered blowing-engine” (Doc 4). Even though most of the documents were written by upper-class Chinese philosophers and government officials, they still understood thenecessity of technology in order to increase productivity “a hundredfold” (Doc 3). Hans accepted technology and their dependency on it during times such as when needing to establish “water conservation officies” (Doc 1). According to Document 1 the government official who wrote it wanted to prevent the flood with the establishment of water conversation offices.