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- University of Missouri-Rolla
- Computing Guidelines
- June 15, 1989
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- The computing facilities are provided in order to promote and support
- academic pursuits. Academic computing facilities are therefore to be
- used only for instruction and research activities.
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- Listed here are certain responsibilities and the ethical behavior
- expected of you as a computer user. The guidelines presented here
- reflect U.S. Copyright Law, the Law of the State of Missouri, and
- additional specific rules imposed by UMR Computing Services. The
- Computer Center will try to keep current copies of the pertinent
- federal and state statutes on hand for your reference.
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- U.S. Copyright Law and Software Licensing
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- * All computer software is protected by the federal copyright law.
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- * Most of the software available in university facilities is
- proprietary and is protected by legal licensing agreements in
- addition to the copyright law.
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- * Special provision for copying may be granted by the copyright owner
- and will be specified within the software package, documentation, or
- license agreement. Inspect these provisions carefully before making
- any copies.
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- * Under no circumstances should copyrighted software be distributed
- outside the university through any mechanism, electronic or
- otherwise.
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- * You are responsible for being aware of the licensing restrictions
- for the software you use on any system. Lack of knowledge does not
- justify a violation of the law.
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- * When in doubt, don't copy. Violation of copyright law or licensing
- agreements may result in university disciplinary action and/or may
- result in legal action.
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- State of Missouri Law RSMo 569.094-569.099
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- A state law makes unauthorized access and interference with computer
- systems, computer data, and other computer users illegal.
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- * Do not attempt to access any computer unless you are authorized.
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- * Protect your passwords. You are responsible for unauthorized use of
- your userid as well as for refraining from using someone else's
- userid.
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- * Accessing the private computer files of others, even if those files
- are unprotected, is illegal.
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- * Do not endanger or interfere with the operation of any computer
- system.
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- Additional UMR Rules
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- Always apply normal standards of academic ethics and polite conduct to
- your use of computing services.
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- * Respect the equipment and privacy of others.
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- * Drinks, food, tobacco smoke, and chewing tobacco are not allowed in
- university computing facilities.
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- * University computing facilities may not be used for personal profit.
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- * Your computing activities should not interfere with the rights of
- other users. Examples of activities you should avoid:
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- - tying up computer resources for game playing or trivial
- applications,
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- - sending annoying or obscene messages to any other user,
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- - using computing systems for personal activities that are not
- required for class of for research.
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- - importing software of unknown function and quality. This is the
- primary mechanism for spreading viruses.
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- * In order to receive user support from the Computer Center or
- vendors, you may be asked to produce the manuals, original
- diskettes, serial number, or other proof of proper software
- licensing. In addition, vendors normally do not allow users of
- questionable software to upgrade to a new version of the product.
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- Disciplinary Action
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- Misuse of university computing facilities will be reported to the
- Director of Computing Services. The Director can impose restrictions
- on the offender's computer access, report the incident to either the
- Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs or the Vice Chancellor of Academic
- Affairs (whichever is appropriate). Please keep in mind that
- violation of U.S. or Missouri laws may result in legal action.
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- Note: The Rolla statement is interesting in that it references Missouri Revised
- Statutes.
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