Word: restrictionism
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The new restriction, known as traffic shaping, essentially erects a divider on the information highway. According to Davis, the alteration has seen enormously positive response in speeding up the network.
HLS does not impose such a restriction on its students. According to Grayson, students "frequently" seek legal counsel.
Any legal restriction on a student's access to the Harvard network would be a serious problem. Harvard cannot insulate its students from the consequences of copyright infringement, and students should understand that they proceed at their own risk when they download copyrighted music.
Kevin S. Davis '96, the coordinator for residential computing at HASCS, said the restriction was prompted by large volumes of outbound Napster traffic that were slowing down the Harvard network.
Still, Dean of the College Harry R. Lewis '68 said yesterday that although students are able to use Napster without restriction, the College does not condone illegal activity--including the download of copyright-protected music.