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Safe Computing: Copyright Issues and Legal Downloading
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Dana Schlosser

I am a Senior Computer Science - Systems/Networking major, Technical Writing minor here at UM-Flint.  Separate from my job here in the ITS HelpDesk I write the Technology Column for the M-Times.

 
By Dana Schlosser
Published on 11/2/2009
 
This article will provide some basic information for Faculty, Staff, and Students at UM-Flint on Legal Downloading options for music, movies, etc.
Copyright IssuesThe University of Michigan-Flint does not condone the unlawful downloading of copyrighted material. Such action is considered to be in violation of the Proper Use Policy. Violation of the Proper Use Policy can result in revoked computer account privileges, termination of employment (with UM-Flint), and expulsion just to name a few. For a complete list of consequences for illegal downloading please visit the Anti-Piracy homepage.
Legal Downloading

Listed below are some legal alternatives to downloading music, movies, or other copyrighted media via peer-to-peer services.
Legal Ways to Download What You Want