What is the Universitys stance on the use of Napster, Gnutella and other “peer to peer” applications (e.g., Freenet, BitTorrent, etc.)?
File Sharing provides a convenient way to transfer information, and facilitate collaboration on projects. It can also make it convenient for a hacker or virus to invade a computer. Many of the latest viruses take advantage of shared directories that aren’t adequately protected. Todays hackers can take advantage of these same vulnerabilities to place Trojans in a computer to use in gathering information and attacking other machines. The University allows file sharing, but recommends that this tool be used only when other, safer solutions, such as Secure FTP are inadequate, and that the shared folders be protected by secure passwords which are only shared with trusted friends and associates. Additionally, the use of file sharing or peer to peer (i.e., p2p) applications should be in compliance with University Data and Computing Policies/Guidelines/Standards and federal and state laws. The Copyright Act of 1976 applies in to illegal file sharing of music and video. The Copyright Act preven
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