How much "freedom" are you allowed at work?
21 January 2003, 03:49 PM
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Relating to use of your PC.Are you allowed...
1.Your own wallpaper
2.To play CD's(music)
3.To play games
4.To install your own software
5.To watch VCD's
Or do you just do it anyway when no-ones about(ie night shifts
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21 January 2003, 04:07 PM
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I AM THE IT DEPT- so I do whatever I want........of course all the "normal" people (read those who actually do something in the company) have to follow whatever rules I made up the previous day and some that I havent even thought of yet!
21 January 2003, 04:13 PM
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I do everything listed
everyone else has permision to do none of the above!!!
hahah no, i let people to what the **** they want, on the basis that if they screw their servers up,(yes, they all have servers!), they stay behind after work and rebuild them!!!
that seems fair!!
BB
ps my own server is like a car mechanics car!!
it hangs more times than a old washer woman.
BB
everyone else has permision to do none of the above!!!
hahah no, i let people to what the **** they want, on the basis that if they screw their servers up,(yes, they all have servers!), they stay behind after work and rebuild them!!!
that seems fair!!
BB
ps my own server is like a car mechanics car!!
it hangs more times than a old washer woman.
BB
21 January 2003, 04:19 PM
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Personally, I can do the lot as being in charge of the network has it's perks.
As for regular users, well I'm a nice enough guy to let them to everything bar installing their own software.
If the speak to me nicely though, I'll make the odd exception.
As long as it doesn't affect the network, internet or servers I'm happy. If they **** up their PC, I have Ghost images at the ready
Stefan
As for regular users, well I'm a nice enough guy to let them to everything bar installing their own software.
If the speak to me nicely though, I'll make the odd exception.
As long as it doesn't affect the network, internet or servers I'm happy. If they **** up their PC, I have Ghost images at the ready
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21 January 2003, 04:24 PM
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I'm allowed all of those cos i'm in the IT Dept 
However, i think the boss might moan if we played games when we're meant to be workin.
Play all lunch time though, as does he and my other colleague. Usually play Half Life online.
Andy
[Edited by SiDHEaD - 1/21/2003 4:25:54 PM]
However, i think the boss might moan if we played games when we're meant to be workin.
Play all lunch time though, as does he and my other colleague. Usually play Half Life online.
Andy
[Edited by SiDHEaD - 1/21/2003 4:25:54 PM]
21 January 2003, 04:26 PM
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Yes to wallpaper...no to everything else...including internet access restricted from 9.30 - 12 and 2 - 4 (i.e. core hours) so no SN or similar...techincally we're not ment to join any bbs' or mailing lists without written permission from the head of dept.
Also - when using the internet out of core hours for personal use you're ment to clock out so you're using your own time... [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]
...nice to feel trusted
Also - when using the internet out of core hours for personal use you're ment to clock out so you're using your own time... [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]
...nice to feel trusted
21 January 2003, 04:32 PM
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1.Your own wallpaper - Oh yeah, my STI-V is looking at me now
2.To play CD's(music) - Yep
3.To play games - Nope, tho when it's quiet can play internet games.....
4.To install your own software - Yep, depending on what it is
5.To watch VCD's - Nope, again when it's quiet its fine
2.To play CD's(music) - Yep
3.To play games - Nope, tho when it's quiet can play internet games.....
4.To install your own software - Yep, depending on what it is
5.To watch VCD's - Nope, again when it's quiet its fine
21 January 2003, 04:35 PM
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Yes to all of them, as well as viewing **** if I want
During my time at Airtours, EVERYTHING was disabled. We had set wallpaper, a start button which only listed the main software, and Outlook for email. That was it.
You should have seen the hassle I had trying to get Fireworks installed for my staff - took me weeks to get it signed off
DW
During my time at Airtours, EVERYTHING was disabled. We had set wallpaper, a start button which only listed the main software, and Outlook for email. That was it.
You should have seen the hassle I had trying to get Fireworks installed for my staff - took me weeks to get it signed off
DW
21 January 2003, 04:37 PM
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NO!! Also, our head office can tap into anything we are doing whenever they feel like it. BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU was the slogan for a while!! It's not that bad cause i manage to get on here quite a bit but don't know how much longer that will last
21 January 2003, 04:55 PM
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Wallpaper and CD's yes, everything else NOPE!
Used to be able to install what I want but no more!
BOO!
Internet wise - pretty much anything sensible. It is monitored but I have not been in trouble yet!
Mossman
Used to be able to install what I want but no more!
BOO!
Internet wise - pretty much anything sensible. It is monitored but I have not been in trouble yet!
Mossman
21 January 2003, 04:59 PM
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1. Wallpaper - Yep.
2. CD's - not really (but I have earphones, then again earphones are banned incase you can't hear the fire alarm)
3. Games - again not really, but Internet games are not blocked.
4. Software - officially no, but I do like my Rally GB screensaver and haven't been asked to remove it yet.
5. VCD - no.
Internet access is available to almost everyone, but viewing **** is instant dismissal and people have been sacked for this.
2. CD's - not really (but I have earphones
, then again earphones are banned incase you can't hear the fire alarm)3. Games - again not really, but Internet games are not blocked.
4. Software - officially no, but I do like my Rally GB screensaver and haven't been asked to remove it yet.
5. VCD - no.
Internet access is available to almost everyone, but viewing **** is instant dismissal and people have been sacked for this.
21 January 2003, 06:18 PM
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No..........
Not allowed to access any Pc terminals.
We have to ring a bell to go to the loo,then an area supervisor will come and relieve you,7 mins for a No1 and 10 mins for a No2.
I kid you not,count yourselves lucky.
Not allowed to access any Pc terminals.
We have to ring a bell to go to the loo,then an area supervisor will come and relieve you,7 mins for a No1 and 10 mins for a No2.
I kid you not,count yourselves lucky.
21 January 2003, 06:21 PM
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To answer my own question.....
1.I have my own wallpaper
2.I play cd's occasionally during the day.......ALL night on nights.
3.Games..none are installed
4.Software...no.
5.VCD's..nights and weekends.....no-one to stop me...
1.I have my own wallpaper
2.I play cd's occasionally during the day.......ALL night on nights.
3.Games..none are installed
4.Software...no.
5.VCD's..nights and weekends.....no-one to stop me
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21 January 2003, 06:55 PM
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The last set of policies I implemented would have allowed wallpaper, playing music cd's and VCD's (although I'd expect line managers to have something to say about that) and not allowed games or installing software. A fairly reasonable stance
Oh and I'd have to politely remind chiark that (presumably) it isn't YOUR laptop but infact company property so follow the rules like everyone else
Oh and I'd have to politely remind chiark that (presumably) it isn't YOUR laptop but infact company property so follow the rules like everyone else
21 January 2003, 06:56 PM
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1.Wallpaper yes
2.To play CD's! when i can be arsed to sort out my computer i will be able to
3.To play games! Not as yet but when i get my store room kitted out with a puter i will fire up CS
4.To install your own software! Well yes and no
5.To watch VCD's WTF im at work lol
2.To play CD's! when i can be arsed to sort out my computer i will be able to
3.To play games! Not as yet but when i get my store room kitted out with a puter i will fire up CS
4.To install your own software! Well yes and no
5.To watch VCD's WTF im at work lol
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