User Responsibilities

• Inappropriate practices.  Users will refrain from any action which interferes with the system, such as:
• Sending file attachments over 1 MB in size
• Sending excessive or unsolicited email or messages (such as chain letters, jokes or advertisements) locally or over the network  to large numbers of individuals
• Knowingly acting in a manner that will disrupt normal  operations or the network

• Responsible use.  Users are asked to cultivate habits of responsible use:
• Deleting unneeded messages regularly
• Downloading attachments promptly and deleting accompanying messages
• Disconnecting from the mail server when not actively reading or sending mail
• Making use of conference folders to send messages to large groups, rather than individual mailing lists
• Respond only to the individual you are trying to reach, not to the entire list.
• Backing up personal address lists
 
• Backup important data
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, etc.  Users are encouraged to maintain backups of important messages on floppy disk, paper or other media.
 
• Stay informed
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.  Users are responsible for staying informed about changes in the computing environment.