Summary:
You are being re-directed to instructions related to having peer-to-peer file sharing software installed on your computer

Description:
Peer to Peer Software is prohibited on computers connected to Lindenwood University's Network. Peer to Peer software includes, but is not limited to, Ares, Kazaa, BitTorrent, iMesh, Limewire, and EDonkey.

You are currently being placed in a Temporary Role with limited network access to perform the necessary updates.

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Q. Why is file sharing software prohibited on Lindenwood University’s network?

A. Because our network and Internet connections are shared by many university services (the University Library, Lindenwood University website, Electronic Mail, etc.), we monitor this traffic constantly to ensure reliable service for everyone. File sharing software can account for a large portion of traffic on our network. If you have file sharing applications on your computer, you must remove them. Simply disabling these applications may not mitigate their affect on our network as these applications share your computer with the entire Internet in the background, generating an enormous amount of traffic. If you have any questions, please contact the Information Technology Help Desk at 5100.

In addition, as a part of its compliance with federal copyright law, Lindenwood University deploys a procedure to respond to bona fide notices of copyright violation by copyright holders. This procedure operates as follows:

1. The Digital Millennium Copyright Agent for the university requests that the Network Operations Center block the Internet Protocol (IP) address alleged by the notice to be in violation of federal law and provide the agent with the identity of the user or party responsible for the computer (responsible party).


2. The agent then notifies the user or responsible party of the notice and requests a cease and desist statement.


3. Upon receipt of that statement, the agent then requests that the Network Operations Center unblock the IP address.

Because intentional file sharing of material for which the user does not have the copyright holder's permission is a violation of the University policy the user shall report to the Provost’s Office for disciplinary processing. These procedures help to protect the user against copyright holders going through legal processes to obtain the identity of the user. In the case where the copyright notice is the result of a computer compromise (electronic activities that cause damage to a computer), or a "hacking," and not the intentional activity of file sharing on the part of the computer’s user, the agent shall instruct the user to fix the computer or to make an appointment with the Helpdesk (helpdesk@Lindenwood.edu) to have it fixed. The agent will request the block be lifted upon receipt of information that the machine has been repaired.

Q. How can I remove the offending software?
A.

1. Click Start, (If you use the classic Start Menu, click Settings), then click Control Panel.





2. Click Performance and Maintenance.



Tip: If the Performance and Maintenance category is not visible, click Switch to Category View.





3. Click Add or Remove Programs.





4. Click on the P2P program that needs to be removed, and click the Remove button (in this example, it is LimeWire)





5. Follow the directions for the uninstall (each program will be slightly different)

After all the P2P programs have been uninstalled from your computer, return to the Network Login screen. Click the Next button at the bottom of the page. If you meet all other network requirements, you will be granted network access. If there are other requirements you do not meet, you will be given instructions on what you need to do.