All users of computing facilities within Balliol are subject to the College Computing Rules, University Rules & Statutes, JANET rules and UK Law. Please read the following sections. Breaches of rules will result in fines and other disciplinary action.
The following rules were reviewed in Trinity Term 2006
General
1. Users are subject to:
a. All JANET rules JANET Acceptible Use Policy: http://www.ja.net/services/publications/policy/aup.html
b. All Oxford University IT Regulations Oxford University Statutes: http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/statutes/regulations/196-052.shtml
c. All Oxford University Computing Services' rules
Concerning Hardware
2. No network socket may be used without the knowledge of the IT Manager.
3. Only the assigned IP number may be used.
4. No equipment other than a single network card in a personal computer may be connected to the network socket.
5. The use of all wireless LANs or wireless equipment is banned, except connection to the Eduroam or OWL Wireless Services.
6. No hardware or software may be used which compromises the security of the network or the privacy of users.
The State and Status of Computers
7. It is mandatory that users MUST install a virus checker and keep it up to date monthly (a free virus checker is available from the University).
8. It is mandatory that users MUST keep their operating system up to date with security patches (e.g. Windows update, free over the network).
9. Users with computers in their rooms are responsible for the content of their computer and to any use to which their computer has been put.
10. Users who share their computer resources are not recognised as System Administrators and may not act in that privileged position in respect of the University Security and Privacy Policy.
11. College will not recognise any obligations made to outside parties concerning the use of a computer attached to the College network.
12. The network may not be used for commercial purposes.
Peer-to-Peer Programs and File Sharing
13. The use of iTunes to share music (not video), which does not infringe copyright, across College is permitted provided that the iTunes shares are password protected. The rules concerning peer-to-peer (P2P) software do not apply to iTunes.
14. The unauthorised use of peer-to-peerresource-sharing software on machines connected the Oxford University Network is prohibited
15. Users must REMOVE all programs from their computers which involve peer-to-peer file sharing.
16. Users may NOT have open shares on their computers; all shares must be password protected. iTunes (music) shares must be password protected.
17. Users may NOT download or exchange music or movies, including those from legitimate subscription services, using the College or University Network. iTunes™ (music) and Internet radio are permitted but may be curtailed if necessary due to significant traffic.
Network Services
18. Users may NOT run
- mail servers (e.g. imapd, smtp).
- network support services (e.g. DNS, DHCP, BOOTP servers).
- games servers without the permission of the IT Manager.
- web servers (e.g. http, https) without authorisation from the IT Manager.
A reasonably comprehensive list of forbidden P2P programs includes:
|
µTorrent |
eDonkey |
Kazaa |
Piolet |
If in doubt ask the IT Manager.