Victor: The log-in screens for computers that are REMBO-imaged contain standard language or a link to the AUP to perform the function you describe. Similarly, login screens to MSUNet Wireless SID's have similar language. These cover only a small fraction of MSU-owned machines and services. The great majority of MSU-owned machines are managed at the unit level, and generally do not use disclaimers such as this. - Dave Lounds, Victor writes: > > I'll try to keep this message short, sweet and coherent. Is there any > type of template that MSU uses as a disclaimer message for all > workstations/servers that are owned by MSU? In corporate world > typically when you log onto a computer there is a logon banner message > which basically says... > > "this computer is owned by Michigan State University, blah blah blah, > don't do bad stuff, blah blah blah"...? > > Considering that this campus is a supporter of "academic freedom" I know > this could be a touchy subject :-), but at the same time I don't want a > hacker to "own" the computer or the data that he or she could be storing > on it. This might even be a question to post to the lawyers. Doug > suggested that I ask around so this is probably a good start. > > > VL >