Netiquette: The Do's and Don'ts of the USC Network

• DO practice responsible computing.
• DO respect University equipment and systems.
• DO use and keep up-to-date virus protection software to protect yourself and others.
• DO limit the size of files to approximately half a megabyte (100 pages of text) when transferring files via email.
• DO obtain the sender’s permission before forwarding mail sent to you in confidence.
• DO regularly delete files and e-mail messages you no longer need.
• DO be courteous and careful when sending email – sign your messages, include a subject and proofread before sending.
  
  
• DON’T configure your computer to use a static IP address.
• DON’T give out your passwords, PIN number, social security number, VIP ID, or 9+ authorization code.
• DON’T use identifiers of other individuals in your e-mail as if they were your own.
• DON’T connect a computer other than your own to your data jack.
• DON’T use a router or wireless access point to create your own LAN.
• DON’T use any type of network routing.
• DON’T run Internet servers from your computer.
• DON’T deliberately waste bandwidth (e.g., file sharing).
• DON’T use e-mail or other network communications to harass, offend or annoy.
• DON’T attempt to bypass security on any computing resource.
• DON’T examine data destined for another computer.
• DON’T use the USC network to promote commercial business.
• DON’T tamper with the telephone jack, data jack or any wiring.
• DON’T establish domain names for your computer through free domain name services or any other means.

  Alleged violations of Netiquette will be investigated by the Office of Student Judicial Programs.

  USC reserves the right to monitor network traffic.