A new password will have to be typed in twice to verify it before it will be changed. Each password must be at least 5 characters long and can contain uppercase, lowercase, and numbers. By definition, the Internet is an open access environment. Students at the U of M are provided Internet access via the computer labs and through connections in the individual residence hall rooms. Because the Internet is a public forum, care should be taken when using it.
Internet browsers are available on every lab computer.
Public domain browsers are available through Computer Services for students with their own computers. The connection is provided through a wall plate, which also provides cable TV access. Both can be purchased from the UM Bookstore or a computer supply store. Installation of the card and connection of the cable are the resident s responsibilities. Some computer stores in the area can do fee based installation and service.