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Difference between revisions of "Acceptable Use of Computing and Electronic Resources Policy"
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| − | === | + | === Computer Systems === |
| − | + | Computer systems includes any microcomputer (stand-alone or networked), workstation, mini-computer or mainframe computer used on this campus or accessible by way of networks, at other locations. | |
| + | === Computer Networks === | ||
| + | Computer networks includes any local or wide area communications systems connecting computer systems as defined above. | ||
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| + | === Local Area Networking Media === | ||
| + | Local area networking media may consist of copper wire, fiber optic cable, thin or thick wire cable which is used to connect one terminal, microcomputer, workstation etc. to another or to network interface equipment. | ||
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| + | === Internet === | ||
| + | A vast international computer network of many component networks. It contains the ability for electronic mail (e-mail), network news, file and image transfer and information browsing. | ||
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| + | === World Wide Web -(WWW) === | ||
| + | The more graphical based component of the internet that encompasses many thousands of text, graphic, audio and video files interlinked throughout the world. | ||
== Policy and Procedure Statements == | == Policy and Procedure Statements == | ||
Revision as of 16:10, 26 September 2011
Policy 901
Contents
1 Introduction
The University provides computer access and capabilities through Information Technology Services and various Colleges and departments. The University relies heavily upon these systems to meet operational, financial, educational and informational needs. It is essential that Appalachian's computer systems, and computer networks, as well as the data they store and process, be operated and maintained in a secure environment and in a responsible manner. It is critical that these systems and machines be protected from misuse and unauthorized access. This policy applies to all University computer systems and refers to all hardware, data, software and communications networks associated with these computers. In particular, this policy covers computers ranging from multi-user timesharing systems to single user personal computers, whether stand-alone or connected to the network. In addition to this computer policy, users of these computer systems are subject to applicable state and federal laws. Computer abuse will be referred to the Chief Information Officer, the Director of Technology Support Services and/or the appropriate person affiliated with a college or department computer facility. Computing resources are valuable, and their abuse can have a far-reaching negative impact. Computer abuse affects everyone who uses computing facilities. The same morality and ethical behavior that applies in the non-computing environment applies in the computing environment.
2 Scope
3 Definitions
3.1 Computer Systems
Computer systems includes any microcomputer (stand-alone or networked), workstation, mini-computer or mainframe computer used on this campus or accessible by way of networks, at other locations.
3.2 Computer Networks
Computer networks includes any local or wide area communications systems connecting computer systems as defined above.
3.3 Local Area Networking Media
Local area networking media may consist of copper wire, fiber optic cable, thin or thick wire cable which is used to connect one terminal, microcomputer, workstation etc. to another or to network interface equipment.
3.4 Internet
A vast international computer network of many component networks. It contains the ability for electronic mail (e-mail), network news, file and image transfer and information browsing.
3.5 World Wide Web -(WWW)
The more graphical based component of the internet that encompasses many thousands of text, graphic, audio and video files interlinked throughout the world.
