Software Installation

Guidelines for Software Installation by Faculty and Staff

Revised October 2003

In recognition that software installation is more complex today than it has ever been, most institutions are using installation guidelines. In the Windows environment, software can often install new versions of DLL (Dynamic Link Libraries) and alter system files besides creating other problems. Keeping in mind that Mount Aloysius is a unique environment in which faculty and staff need the freedom to install and try new software, text book files, and other software components (for instance browser plug-ins), the following Guidelines are issued for software installation by faculty and staff:

1. Software cannot be installed on any public access computer (i.e. computer labs and computer classrooms) without prior consent of Computer Services. Certain classes may receive blanket permission for an entire semester due to the nature of the class. This is the exception rather than the rule and will be approved by Computer Services.
2. Operating systems (Windows 2000, Windows XP for example) cannot be installed by users on any college owned personal computers at Mount Aloysius College. This be will be handled through Computer Services.
3. Faculty and staff may install software and other files on their Personal Computers per the following:

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   1. Faculty and staff must recognize that the software installation may cause poor performance or total system failure.
   2. All software must be properly licensed software in accordance with current software laws. Faculty and Staff also accept the responsibility for providing proof of such licensing in the event it is required.
   3. Computer services will only provide software support for approved software.

Software must be in compliance with the Mount Aloysius College Fair Use Policy in all respects.