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Addition of Software and Hardware

  • The Institute will make every attempt to ensure the functionality of standard network hardware and software on available computers. This functionality cannot be guaranteed if the user adds hardware and software after the computer's original configuration. Hardware or software that is incompatible with network resources may be disabled. Workstation users should allow ample free disk space on their hard drives at all times.
  • In addition, the following policies apply to Institute computers available in classrooms, labs, and study areas:
    • Use of Institute facilities is limited to current Institute students, faculty and staff. Use by other persons is strictly prohibited.
    • Academic work by students takes precedence over all other uses of the computers. The primary function of these resources is for work-related academics. All other uses are considered secondary. Persons engaged in recreational usage will relinquish the computer to students needing the computer for academic work.
    • Files are to be saved to the user's own Mass General Brigham provided Home Drive (H: Drive) or encrypted USB drives or other similar media and not to the computer’s hard drive. It is the user's responsibility to provide his/her own media. Files saved on the hard drive will be deleted without notice.
    • Software that is copyrighted may not be copied. Students may not install any software program or utility on Institute computers without written permission of the Office of Information Technology.
    • Only software that is properly licensed will be installed on Institute computers.
    • Students may not remove any icons or programs from Institute computers, nor alter any programs.
    • The Institute assumes no responsibility for lost or corrupted data on any computer.
    • Students should limit their time on the computers to two hours unless there are no other users waiting.
    • External storage media should be scanned for viruses each time one is inserted in the computer.
    • Students are responsible for properly exiting (logging out) any programs and Windows.
    • If a technical problem occurs with either the hardware or software, users should not try to fix it but contact an Institute Information Technology staff person immediately.

    Student are reminded that all of the above policies and requirements are applicable to the use of cell phones and other devices at all times, including academic and clinical settings.