SLAC Computer Security		Search SLAC
SLAC Home | Computing Home | Computing Outages | Help

Restricted and Prohibited Software

This is not an all-inclusive list of what is restricted or prohibited at SLAC. Please also see the Software Use Policy for general guidelines.

Restricted Software

The following products are allowed but have specific restrictions.

• Skype is allowed only if you completely exit from the program when you're done using it. If left on, your computer will become a Skype Supernode and you will be required to disable and/or uninstall Skype.

Prohibited Software

Any system found running prohibited software will be required to remove the software immediately. Some systems, depending on the software found running on it, will be required to be completely rebuilt to ensure the system is "clean" (not compromised).

• P2P or Filesharing: This software is completely prohibited at SLAC. Some examples of software product names which are P2P or filesharing are eMule, Gnutella, LimeWire, and Kazaa. Many other products are P2P or filesharing but they are not specifically listed here. All are prohibited.
• ZoneAlarm (free version): The EULA specifically states that government and educational institutions cannot use the free version of ZoneAlarm.