Computer/Network Problems

1. Hardware Problems
   Students are responsible for making backup copies of all their work in this course. Loss of work due to hard drive failure is NOT an acceptable excuse. Backup copies of files on the same hard drive are not backup copies. Backup copies of files on second hard drives are also risky. Backup copies should be maintained on two separate distinct storage mediums, (eg. hard drives and floppies). Backup copies should be maintained until after the end of the term and students have received their course grade. (The Army lives by triplicate for a reason.)

   Remember: Hard drives are mechanical devices. Hard drives fail. Plan for it. It is inevitable!

2. Network Problems
   Waiting until the night before an assignment is due is perilous. Network access may be disrupted at any time. Loss of network access is NOT a valid excuse for submitting assignments late. Network response can become maddeningly slow at almost any moment. Plan accordingly.