Users should not rely on a single floppy disk for all their files. Diskettes can and do go bad. If information must be kept secure, it should not be stored on a networked computer. Sensitive material should be removed when old diskettes or old computers are discarded or destroyed. The computing environment is constantly evolving, as new products are introduced or upgraded and others become obsolete.
Services change as the number and needs of users change.
The EdTech Unit disseminates information in a variety of ways, including News announcements, bulletin board postings, FAQ files, Tip Sheets, and workshops. Saving your password on your desktop computer is not recommended. Return to top . EdTech staff are available to advise other units in the planning of new technology initiatives, and to coordinate with outside consultants in conjunction with unit representatives, but cannot be held responsible for problems in systems implemented without their input. Although EdTech staff take reasonable precautions to safeguard the email system and maintain regular backup procedures, they cannot be held accountable for unauthorized access by other users, nor can they guarantee protection against media failure, fire, floods, hackers, viruses, etc.