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Computer Guidelines

General Guidelines

• Just because something is easy to do and there is no rule expressly forbidding a particular action doesn't necessarily mean it is right or allowed. 
• All users must respect the login IDs and passwords of other users on the network. They are to be considered as important as keys to offices and dorm rooms. If a student obtains the user ID and password of another user, this will be considered theft. 
• All users must respect the data of other users. It is wrong to read or copy another person's data without permission. Even though data files are not physical in nature, their copying/removal without permission does constitute theft.
• All users must respect the computer equipment on campus. No student may make any modifications to the hardware or software without permission of the Information Technology Department.
• Users must not intentionally spread dangerous programs such as stealth or virus software.
• Users should understand that any file they put on the network may be routinely scanned for compliance with the Honor Code and adherence to Biblical principles.
• Users must not use the network to harass other users through the use of network 'chat' programs, the network bulletin board, the SEND utility, or electronic mail programs.
• Users must not copy software applications (Microsoft Windows, Word, etc.) from the network. Copying these files to a personal computer constitutes software piracy.
• Users are allowed 5 MB of storage space on their personal V drive. Users must not store games or commercial software on this drive. If additional storage is needed, it can be requested from the Information Technology Department.

Theft of Network User-IDs/Passwords

Illegally obtaining user-IDs/passwords by any method is theft. Users who are found to have taken user-IDs/passwords will be dismissed from school.

Tampering with Computer Lab Equipment

Tampering with Computer Lab Equipment such as modifying setup files, deleting system files, or damaging hardware is not permitted. Users tampering with software settings will face a fine, plus the cost of repair. Second offense is dismissal from school.

Illegally Accessing or Attempting to Access Network Server

Tampering with files on the network through any means, such as hacking, is prohibited. Users are allowed read and write access to their personal v:\ drive and read-only access to most other drives. Any attempt to write on another drive is prohibited and will be considered hacking. A student found to be hacking into the server will be dismissed from school. 

Software Piracy

Copying major software applications from the network is software piracy, and will be considered theft. 

Access to the network is a privilege, not a right.