Desktop File Sharing
Many network-savvy operating systems such as Windows,
Macintosh, and Linux, provide a means by which folders
on a local desktop may be shared to the network. Due
to the security risks inherent in desktop file sharing,
this is not a solution for faculty and staff members
using university-owned computers. If you need to
share files on the network, see the Departmental File
Sharing tab, or consult your CIS Micro Systems Team representative.
How To
Share Desktop Files
Desktop file sharing is a common method of file exchange
within the residential network (ResNet). Persons who
share files in this way should understand the inherent
security risks and only share files as permitted
by copyright agreement. Sharing copyrighted files
illegally is a violation of law and university policy,
and will not be tolerated and is subject to disciplinary
action. For additional details concerning the university's
position on copyright file sharing, see the Policies
and Guidelines section of these help pages.
Report a violator: If you know of someone sharing
files illegally on the campus network, please report them here.
