[Web4lib] FW: [DIG_REF] IM & Security

[robin]

I second the use of DeepFreeze. It's nothing short of a lifesaver in public
access computing.
We use Trillian, but only because I didn't find meebo until after we had
already done the work with Trillian. 
I don't consider IM any more of a vulnerability than allowing unfettered
internet surfing. However bad IM viruses may be they're no worse than what's
already out there. Firewall, patches, good antivirus (up to date) and
DeepFreeze will keep you in pretty good shape.

-----Original Message-----
From: web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of David King
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 2:57 PM
To: Web4Lib
Subject: RE: [Web4lib] FW: [DIG_REF] IM & Security

 We just installed Deepfreeze. This way, patrons can install pretty much
anything they want - and it gets deleted when the PC reboots, so no
problem.

If you can't install anything, you should maybe consider www.meebo.com -
it's like trillian, but web-based.

David

-----Original Message-----
From: web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of K.G. Schneider
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 2:23 PM
To: 'Web4Lib'; lita-l at ala.org
Subject: [Web4lib] FW: [DIG_REF] IM & Security

(Forwarded with Andrea's consent. I'll forward back a summary to DIGREF.
-- K.G. Schneider)

-----Original Message-----
From: Dig_Ref [mailto:dig_ref at listserv.syr.edu] On Behalf Of Andrea
Stewart
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 5:16 AM
To: DIG_REF at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: [DIG_REF] IM & Security

We are presently attempting to set up an IM reference service at our
college and are leaning towards Trillian (free version).  I say
attempting because we have met with some opposition from our computer
services department.  The main issue in their eyes being 'security'. 
Their latest suggestion to us is to use the web version of msn messenger
which is unacceptable as it does not have the functionality of other
products such as saving history, alerts, or sending files.  While we do
understand their concerns, we are also excited about the benefits of
offering this extra level of service and are anxious to move forward.  I
am hoping to hear from anyone who has encountered this type of issue
within their institutions and any compromises, advice, etc... that you
have to offer would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Andrea

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Andrea A. Stewart
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Holland College Library Services
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Fax: (902) 566-9522
Email: astewart at hollandc.pe.ca
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