What are the rules and guidelines for using my account?

This document, provided by College of Engineering Support, is a supplement to the OSU Acceptable Use of University Computing Facilities which is always the final authority in any issue related to computing or networking within Oregon State University.

E-Mail:

• Email attachments should be under 3 or 4 MB.  To transfer a larger file, place it in your public_html folder and send a link.
• Don't send unsolicited email, especially to large groups of people.
• Don't send mail that could be offensive or inflamatory to the recipient(s).
• Email is not encrypted by default; don't assume it is secure.  It is not the right medium for sensitive information.
• Check or forward your Engineering and ONID email accounts.  They will be used for class and account relevant information.
  

Web Pages:

• Don't put offensive or copyright material on your web page.
• Setting up webcams, BBS's or other web-based services is not allowed.

File sharing / serving:

• Do not start "services" on Engineering computers.  Services allow remote connections to your computer for access to files or other information.  Examples are web servers, remote desktop, IRC servers, KaZaA, etc.
• Beware that most bittorrent clients are also servers.  Bittorrent clients are only allowed if the server portion is disabled.

Games and competitions:

• Games are allowed but only if they are not disruptive to the network, computer, and/or those around you.
• RC5, Seti@home and other similar Non-OSU Engineering competitions or collaborations are not allowed on COE computers.

General:

• Performing network scans from or to the Engineering network is not allowed.
• Do not connect a computer to the network without permission from Computer Support.
• Do not hijack IP or MAC addresses.

  
  

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Date Created: Sep 10, 2003
Last Modified: Thu, Jun 28, 2007 12:10 PM
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