[437] in Resnet-Forum
Re: RFI: AUPs
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Leo D. Geoffrion)
Mon Jan 9 14:17:42 1995
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 1995 13:52:40 -0500
To: Martin Manjak <MM376@fabdiv.fab.albany.edu>
From: ldg@skidmore.EDU (Leo D. Geoffrion)
Cc: resnet-forum@MIT.EDU
>In particular, I would ask that Bernard Hecker of Trinity College
>and Leo Geoffrion of Skidmore repost (or privately mail) the text
>of their AUPs which they published back in August of last summer.
>
Here's the AUP that I wrote for Skidmore... This particular one comes from
our Mac manual. There's a parallel document for the DOS community with
minor rewording to delete the Mac-specific terminology.
The formatting is a bit sloppy since I did a simple cut from a formatted
Word Document.
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.c1.Code of Ethics
Network Integrity
You may not tamper with any network cabling or routing devices beyond the
wall plate in your room. Any problems with these devices or cabling will
be serviced by Telecommunications. Likewise, you will not extend the
network from your wall plate to another room or building. Incorrect
cabling can lead to significant lightning damage risk.
Network Security and Personal Privacy
You may not possess or use any software or hardware designed to disrupt the
security of the campus network and all devices attached to the network.
Likewise, you may not engage in any activities designed to spy on the
network traffic of other users.
File Service
System 7 permits your Mac to function as a network file server or on-line
bulletin board as well as a personal computer. If you choose to activate
file service:
a. You must choose a name that is not misleading.
Don't name your server "President's office" unless authorized by that
office. If in doubt, contact CITS for advice.
b. You are responsible for the security of your system.
If you misconfigure the file sharing, others may be able to mess up your
computer.
c. You are responsible for the content of files that you distrbute.
For example, current laws permit you to be sued for libel, invasion of
privacy, software piracy, pornography, and other such crimes.
Similarly, you will not use file service to support or encourage
plaigiarism, cheating, or other violations of campus ethics.
Money-Making Activities
You may not use College resources for money-making activities since these
can jeopardize Skidmore's "nonprofit" status. For example, you cannot use
College printers for commercial word processing, nor can you use the
network to advertize commercial services.
Software piracy
You will not use the networks to engage in software piracy or copyright
infringements.
Network-Based Games
All use of network-based games is strictly forbidden. While appealing,
these games generate massive network traffic that disrupts the activities
of other users across the campus network.
Personal Responsibility
You are personally responsible for any activities originating from your
network connection. Do not permit visitors or friends to engage in
mischief on your system.
Violations of these rules will be reported to the appropriate campus
judicial body. Punishments can include disconnection from the campus
network.
CITS may disconnect a user from the network if his or her activities
present an immanent danger. In these cases, the problem will be reported
promptly to the appropriate judicial body and CITS will abide by the
judgement of that group.
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Leo D. Geoffrion, (518) 584-5000 Ext. 2919
Associate Director ldg@skidmore.edu
Center for Information FAX: (518) 584-3023
Technology Services
Skidmore College,
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