E.2  Every user must work under their own account.  No "Sharing" accounts.  Creation of a new account takes 2-5 minutes, and we will provide accounts to any member of Miami.  In cases where people need shared access to files & data this is also very easily done, from as many individual accounts as needed -- just ask.  (Verification from the original owner of the data will be required to arrange shared data access).

E.3  No user installation of new software or hardware. EMF computers have a wide variety of interrelated software and hardware used by a wide number of researchers.  Improper installation of software or hardware, or conflicts from new installations can seriously affect the functioning of these systems making them unusable.  Users needing software or hardware not presently available must contact the EMF Supervisor (Dr. Edelmann) and we will endeavor to correct the situation.

E.4  EMF computers are not for general word processing.  The primary function of the EMF computer is for digital imaging applications, which generally are beyond the capacity of most computer systems.  However, we do provide support for inclusion of digital images into word processing documents.  Contact the EMF Staff for assistance.

E.5  Failure to follow these policies will result in disabling of user(s) computer accounts. i.e , You will need to see either Matt Duley or Dr. Edelmann in order to have your account unlocked before you will be able to use the graphics computer again.

E.7  Users leaving Miami University must remove their files from EMF computers.

E.8  The EMF will not delete user files without notification.  You will be notified in advance of storage space problems.  If notification is not possible files may be relocated or archived to CD, but they will not be indiscriminately deleted.

E.10  Epson ink jet printers are available for use without charge however users are to provide their own paper.  Users printing large quantities of images are asked to contribute ink cartridges.

E.11  The Polaroid Pro-Palette 7000 film recorder (4000DPI) is available for use without charge but users are to provide their own film and developing.  The EMF recommends Kodak Elite 100 film (E-6 processing) for color work.  Any Kodak B&W film can be used for grey scale images (See EMF Staff for specific printing recommendations).

E.12  The Kodak 8650 dye-sublimation printer is available for use for the price of the printing materials.