* Use of Systems Labs computers implies
agreement with the UK
Computing Policy. Violations of UK Computing Policy or any
of the policies below may result in the suspension of computing
accounts and access.
* Academic use is given priority over
non-academic use of computers. Persons using computers for
non-academic activities may be asked to move if the computer
is needed for academic purposes by another user.
* Computers are made available on a first-come, first-served
basis. In the case of computers with specialized hardware
and software, users not
taking advantage of these items may be asked to move to a different
computer if an item is needed by another user.
* Users should observe lab opening and closing
times. Consultants
are not permitted to allow users to stay in the lab past the
posted hours. Computing activity that is not completed by closing
time may be forcibly terminated in order to close the facility.
* You must log in with your own account before using a computer.
You must log out when you are finished. You may not
share your account or password with anyone else. If
you do not have an account, the consultant on duty can help
you obtain one.
* Any computer left unattended for more than 15 minutes will be considered
available for other users, regardless of any notes left by the user. Users
may not save computers for others or leave their accounts unattended.
Special exceptions may be granted by the lab consultant
on duty.
* Users should not reboot or
turn off lab computers without permission from a lab consultant. Users
should not deliberately run programs or code that will crash a computer.
* Installation of software that violates its
licensing agreement is prohibited. Not all types of installations
of licensed software are possible due to restrictions on user
accounts.
* Personal files (other than video) should
always be stored in the user’s home directory or on personal
media. Files left on the Temporary_Storage
volumes may be deleted.
* Equipment checked out from the helpdesk
may not be removed from the lab and must be returned when
you leave the lab. Fine Arts video cameras are the only exception
to this rule. The person who checked out the equipment is responsible for
it until the consultant on duty checks it back in.
* Lab equipment and peripherals may not be
moved. Users who experience problems with equipment or peripherals,
including printers, should ask for help from the consultant.
Please do not attempt to fix problems yourself.
* Systems Labs is not responsible for
personal items left unattended.
* Lost items are held at least two weeks. If your name
and contact information are attached to the item, Systems
Labs
will attempt to
contact you.
* Users must be considerate of others by keeping noise and
other disruptions to a minimum. Headphones are required when
using sound. Disruptive persons will
be asked to leave.
* The use of food, drink, or tobacco products is not allowed.
* In case of fire alarms or dangerous weather conditions, you will be
directed to evacuate the area by Systems Labs staff. Systems Labs is
not responsible
for personal items left in the building during an evacuation.
Additional Policies
Relating to
the Computer Science Lab
* You cannot telnet into the CS Lab. SSH Protocol
is the recommended mode of remote access.
* Check the permissions of files you create to
prevent other users from copying your work. Ask the consultant
on duty for assistance.
* When running long jobs, please be considerate
of other users and use the "nice" and "renice" commands.
