I do not file swap but this still makes me feel queazy.RIT bought into the RIAA distribution plan for colleges, I forget what they called it but you basicly buy music to use while at school beyond that I think you no longer have a the right.
http://rit.edu
TO: RIT Students
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is sending notices to
RIT of its intention to subpoena the identity of specific RIT computer
users. This intention is a significant ramp up of the RIAAs efforts to
stop illegal file sharing. RIAA has targeted specific computer accounts used
to access and transmit such files, and issued subpoenas to the service
providers in order to obtain the names and contact information of those
responsible for the file-sharing.
The notices RIT receives are associated with students living in RIT
residences or using the wireless network at RIT. Such notices are in
preparation for a lawsuit against the individuals RIAA believes have
violated copyright law by illegally downloading and uploading music via
file-sharing programs.
RIT policy is not to release the names or contact information of our
computer users unless required to do so by law. Should RIAA pursue legal
action, RIT may be compelled to release the identities of these individuals.
To avoid legal action over inappropriate file-sharing, it is important you
understand the proper use of RIT computing resources. While some
file-sharing is lawful, some file-sharing is not. Some programs used to
download files from the Internet often, unbeknownst to the recipient, turn
the individual's computer into a file-sharing (uploading) server. Even
unknowingly uploading copyrighted works may subject you to legal risk.
RIT assumes that students lawfully use RIT computer and network resources.
The RIT Code of Conduct for Computer and Network Use provides use guidelines:
http://www.rit.edu/computerconduct
If you have any questions about appropriate use of RIT computer and network
resources, you may contact the ITS HelpDesk at 475-4357 or the TTY line at
475-2810, email helpdesk@rit.edu or visit the HelpDesk in the Gannett
Building (7B-1113).
Diane Barbour
Chief Information Officer
Information & Technology Services
Rochester Institute of Technology
585 475 2233
Mary-Beth Cooper
Vice President for Student Affairs
Rochester Institute of Technology
585-475-2267
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I do not file swap but this still makes me feel queazy.RIT bought into the RIAA distribution plan for colleges, I forget what they called it but you basicly buy music to use while at school beyond that I think you no longer have a the right. http://rit.edu TO: RIT Students The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is sending notices to RIT of its intention to subpoena the identity of specific RIT computer users. This intention is a significant ramp up of the RIAAs efforts to stop illegal file sharing. RIAA has targeted specific computer accounts used to access and transmit such files, and issued subpoenas to the service providers in order to obtain the names and contact information of those responsible for the file-sharing. The notices RIT receives are associated with students living in RIT residences or using the wireless network at RIT. Such notices are in preparation for a lawsuit against the individuals RIAA believes have violated copyright law by illegally downloading and uploading music via file-sharing programs. RIT policy is not to release the names or contact information of our computer users unless required to do so by law. Should RIAA pursue legal action, RIT may be compelled to release the identities of these individuals. To avoid legal action over inappropriate file-sharing, it is important you understand the proper use of RIT computing resources. While some file-sharing is lawful, some file-sharing is not. Some programs used to download files from the Internet often, unbeknownst to the recipient, turn the individual's computer into a file-sharing (uploading) server. Even unknowingly uploading copyrighted works may subject you to legal risk. RIT assumes that students lawfully use RIT computer and network resources. The RIT Code of Conduct for Computer and Network Use provides use guidelines: http://www.rit.edu/computerconduct If you have any questions about appropriate use of RIT computer and network resources, you may contact the ITS HelpDesk at 475-4357 or the TTY line at 475-2810, email helpdesk@rit.edu or visit the HelpDesk in the Gannett Building (7B-1113). Diane Barbour Chief Information Officer Information & Technology Services Rochester Institute of Technology 585 475 2233 Mary-Beth Cooper Vice President for Student Affairs Rochester Institute of Technology 585-475-2267