Network, Computer and Programming Resources

Network - AUP (Acceptable Use Policy)

An AUP represents guidelines established for the use of the Internet or of the services from a particular provider. For example, in the early days, commercial traffic was not allowed on the Internet, according to the ATTRIBUTE DESCRIPTION Sy (System) T (Transactional) Wa (Write audit) Set to indicate that a file or directory is a NetWare or DOS system file or directory. (NetWare 2.x, 3.x, 4.x) Set to allow NetWare's Transactional Tracking System (TTS) to protect a file. (Net- Ware 2.x, 3.x, 4.x) Supported but no AU (Access Unit) NSF's (National Science Foundation) AUP. Internet service providers may also stipulate AUPs. For example, providers may restrict or prohibit distribution of newsletters or other postings to large subscriber lists.