FC3 Security

[David Curry]

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.