This makes it easy to identify which files you have used and avoids conflicts with other users you may be sharing the machine with. Many people get burned by this every year. Do not plan on storing files there for an extended period. Note that superuser privileges will not let the user do anything they couldn't already do as a normal user on files stored in lockers on the network. We won't go into the rather complex details about how the network's security works in this document.
Files stored in Athena lockers on the network are usually secure.
After the work is done, the new and changed files are copied back onto a network drive. While this is an effective and efficient technique, it is vital that you copy the files back when you are finished. Removing Shapefiles, Grids, and Other Considerations Finally, please keep in mind that PostScript files are not the only files that can take up a lot of room. Please clean these files out too when you do not need them anymore. ArcView provides some tools to help you move and delete unneeded shapefiles and grid files.