Re: sysadmin won't allow linux - PLEASE HELP
Brian Stults wrote:
> Hello,
>
> In the fall, I will be starting a new position as Professor of Sociology
> at the University of Florida. When I interviewed, one of my
> requirements was that I be allowed to run linux on my office computer.
> They said it would not be a problem. However, now that I have signed
> the contract and am soon to arrive, they have attached some conditions.
> The most serious condition is that I must sign a document stating that I
> am financially responsible for any cost incurred by the University if
> someone hacks into my computer and causes damage to their network.
> Although I have philosphical objections to this kind of policey, I am
> willing to sign this if that is what it takes because I am quite
> confident about my knowledge of security issues.
Do they make their Windows users sign the same document? Can these
"attached conditions" be binding if you've already assigned your contract?
Chuck
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