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1. The applicable requirements depend on what kind of connection is being made. For
example, connecting to the Augusta, Georgia-wide Ethernet cable requires special
authorization, because one improperly configured machine on a network can cause
widespread disruption. The Augusta, Georgia's agreement with KMC Telecommunications
and the Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) restricts the dial-in
facilities that Augusta, Georgia units can offer. For specific information, contact
Information Technology.
E. All users shall share computing resources in accordance with policies set for the computers
involved, giving priority to more important work, and cooperating fully with the other users of
the same equipment.
1. If you need an unusual amount of disk space, CPU time, or other resources check with the
administrators in charge of the computer rather than risk disrupting others' work. When
resources are tight, work that is necessary to Augusta, Georgia's mission must take priority
over computing that is done to pursue personal interests or self-training on side topics. In
addition, no matter how important your work may be, you are only entitled to one person's
fair share of the machine unless additional resources are available and appropriate
permission has been granted.
2. The administrators in charge of a particular machine, in consultation with the user
community, set priorities for any particular machine.
3. Obtaining extra computer resources through any form of deception (e.g., secretly opening
multiple accounts, misrepresenting the nature of your work, or the like) is strictly
prohibited.
F. No one without specific authorization shall use any Augusta, Georgia computer or network
facility for non-Augusta, Georgia business.
1. By law, Augusta, Georgia can only provide computer services for its own work, not for
private use. In this respect Augusta, Georgia's computers are different from those owned
by colleges or private corporations. If you need unlimited access to computer networks for
private purposes, you can subscribe to a private service such as MindSpring, America
Online, or CompuServe.
2. It is improper to use the Augusta, Georgia's computers for political campaigns, fund-
raising, commercial enterprises, mass mailings, or other outside activities that have not
been granted the use of Augusta, Georgia's facilities. Furthermore, you should be aware
that the ability to use a computer and/or service does not constitute permission or
authorization. If you have questions, contact your supervisor or someone from the
Information Technology department.
G. No one shall give any password for any Augusta, Georgia computer or network facility to any
unauthorized person, nor obtain any other person’s password by any unauthorized means
whatsoever. No one except the System or LAN Administrators in charge of a computer is
authorized to issue passwords for that computer.
1. Giving your password to an unauthorized person can be a crime under Georgia law. The
criterion is not whether you trust them, but whether Augusta, Georgia has authorized them.
2. Passwords protect Augusta, Georgia's network, not just the individuals or individual
machines to which they apply. Augusta, Georgia insists that each account be used only by
the person to whom it belongs, so that if problems are detected or abuse is alleged, the
responsible person can be identified. If a department cannot keep passwords secure, it
cannot connect its machines to the Augusta, Georgia-wide network.
3. In general, you should never share your password with anyone else. Likewise, you must
never use or disclose a password that was given to you improperly. A password is like the
key to a building - you are responsible for what happens to it while it is in your care. If you
give it away, you are endangering the entire machine and possibly the network, not just
your own files. In fact, computer criminals would like to have your password so they can
make it look as though you, not they, are committing the crimes.

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