The backup should be kept in a separate physical location from the computer. If your computer fails and the operating system or other personal software needs to be reinstalled, you must use your original software disks to restore your system. If you do not have original or backup software disks, you may have to repurchase software to restore your system. Yes, students may continue to use the software distributed with TigerNet even after they leave. The University licensed the Microsoft Office 2000 software suite for personal computers included with the TigerNet subscription to those students who connect to the network from the residence halls.
Students can communicate with anyone who has valid Internet e-mail address.