FC3 Security
David Curry
dsccable at comcast.net
Wed Mar 9 06:25:11 UTC 2005
Rick Bilonick wrote:
>
> Unfortunately, the data center IT dept. consists only of a couple of
> individuals who seem intent on preventing me from doing my work. They
> were very irritated that I bought computer equipment without
> consulting them and that I contacted the university IT people. (The
> university IT have no concerns about me connecting my computer. I had
> no problem getting an IP address from them and they will sell me a
> port if I want one.) Why they care is beyond me since I'm not funding
> them through my grant so any "help" they would give would be at their
> expense.
>
> Thanks for your thoughts.
>
> Rick B.
>
Rick, consider the possibility that allowing you to proceed would, to
the data center people, be THE step on to the proverbial slippery
slope. Precedent (hole in the dike) can be a dangerous thing.
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