We have the means to limit access without having to block it completely. There are MP3 type files being distributed within and without the University. The University should have a policy that we do not allow our bandwidth to be used in violation of copyright laws. The appropriate use policy should clearly prohibit copyright violation. Jack Gorrie s committee on appropriate use will draft a policy.
Students are subject to the laws of the land.
Perhaps the University should do more to inform students of the law. However, we need an appropriate use policy to justify any action. Impact of 3Com withdrawal of support for networking products on our backbone. 3Com will no longer be providing nor supporting the 3500 type switches needed for the existing campus backbone. Eugene is investigating alternative product providers.