UMM Residence Hall Network Usage Policy

The following uses of your network connection are:

1. You may install other software packages and Internet applications, including WWW browsers, on your own computer's hard disk. You must install and support these other applications yourself.
2. You may set up a computer to act as a server according to guidelines published by Computing Services. Consult the ResNet Server/Remote Access Policy for details on this.

The following uses of the network ARE NOT permitted:

1. You must comply with regulations protecting intellectual property. You may not pirate music, movies, games or software. Any use of copyrighted materials must be consistent with U.S. copyright laws.
2. You may not attach any device to the network other than the authorized computer. You are not permitted to alter network hardware in any way.
3. Your use of the network must comply with applicable laws. You may not use your network connection for hacking (i.e., attempting unauthorized network access to any system). You may not use the network for unauthorized access to any UMM or U of M administrative systems. You may not connect any device or run any software which attempts to "sniff" the network (i.e., to intentionally receive data not addressed to your own computer). You may not make any use of the network with intent to defraud.
4. Your use of the network must also be courteous to other network users. You may not run nuisance jobs designed to impact any system. You may not intentionally disseminate computer viruses. In electronic communications, you may not attempt to forge name or address information. Obscene or harassing messages to any Internet user or group are outlawed by Federal,State, and local laws.
5. You may not extend or re-transmit network services in any way, and you may not provide Internet access to other users by using your networked computer as a bridge or gateway.
6. Use of the network for commercial purposes is prohibited. You may not run a for-profit business using UMM network resources. Uses of the network must be consistent with the educational goals and purposes of the network.

If you're unsure about the meaning of any of these rules, please feel free to ask UMM Computing Services (Help Line, extension 6391; Residence Hall Network Support Specialist, extension 6384). Comments regarding the UMM Residence Hall Network Usage Policy should be directed to UMM Computing Services or to the Academic Support Services Committee.