How do I get turned back on?
Call the Service Desk at 740-593-1222. They can walk you through the appropriate steps to get your Internet re-enabled, based on the reason for your room's block. For example, you might need to run a free virus or spyware removal CD, or you might need to uninstall a particular piece of software that is causing a problem.
If your access was disabled due to inappropriate P2P file sharing,
you'll need to complete the Internet Access Reinstatement Agreement.
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Why block P2P software in the first place?
Our Computer & Network Use policy states that acceptable use "shows restraint in the consumption of shared resources." P2P software is a major drain on campus technology resources. Left unchecked, P2P applications can and will consume all available campus network bandwidth. In fact, this happened at OHIO many years ago when the original Napster and Scour applications burst on the scene. Until controls were put in place, individuals couldn't even check their e-mail reliably from campus because of the high traffic. P2P software also generates a disproportionate amount of work for the university's Service Desk and IT Security staff, both through the side effects of spyware-laden clients and through the effort needed to respond to DMCA complaints filed against OHIO students by the entertainment industry.
Our policy also states that acceptable use is ethical and "demonstrates respect for intellectual property." The most common use for P2P sharing software is to distribute movies and music in direct violation of copyright law. Such use is neither ethical, nor does it demonstrate respect for intellectual property.
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