[Web4lib] FW: [DIG_REF] IM & Security

[Drew, Bill]

We have been using AOL IM for several years.  It is not a security
problem.  Most of the IT people on our campus use it.  I now have it set
so messages sent to my IM username are forwarded to my cell phone if
they are from people in my buddy list.  I am even using AOL IM on my
cell phone from time to time.  It is built into most phones sold by
Cingular.  I believe those in IT that call it a security problem are
being too paranoid.

Wilfred (Bill) Drew
E-mail: mailto:drewwe at morrisville.edu
AOL Instant Messenger:BillDrew4 
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." (Benjamin Franklin)
 

> -----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 5:04 PM
> To: 'Web4Lib'
> Subject: RE: [Web4lib] FW: [DIG_REF] IM & Security
> 
> > I am curious how the word security is used here. Is Andrea's library
> > planning to host the server Jabber etc.,? In this case then the
> > concern is warranted *IF* and only if they do not have a good system
> > administrator.  If not then I am really confused. Is the 
> concern that
> > the use of IM might compromise their network. How is that different
> > from any software (including web based chat) that is not kept
> > current? Are they allowed to install any other software on these
> > computers? Is this how the word "security" is used?