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LYNX users need to clean up I: drive by George Spain IS Technical Publisher LYNX users: We are running out of space on the “I: drive” (the common file storage computer) and if we don’t do something soon, the system may stop working entirely. We intend to transition to a 500Mb quota for each user, similar to the limits currently on Home-room.   We ask you to take action now to remove from your “I: drive” such files as .mp3, .mov, .wmv, .gif, .jpg, .tif , weather maps, satellite images, etc., unless they are directly business related.   Not only will you help keep the system from failing, but you will also comply with the Computer Use Policy, which forbids incidental personal use when it jeopardizes business use of shared computer resources. Furthermore, some files may be copyrighted and storing them on a company computer without the permission of the copyright holder may lead to legal action against MUSC, and personnel action against you.   We  scanned individual directories to see what kind of files are stored there (we did not look at the data in the files, only at the file types). More than 800 LYNX users exceed the soon-to-be-implemented 500Mb limit.   Information Services is working with departments with a heavy need for graphics and photo files (e.g., Pathology and Radiology), to help them make a smooth transition to quotas.   If you are a business manager and could use such help, please contact the OCIO-IS Enterprise Storage Services at ocio-is-storage@musc.edu.   On Nov. 7, the 500Mb quota will go into effect. After that time, you will receive a series of messages reminding you that you either 1) exceed the 500Mb quota or 2) are within 80 percent of that quota. The reminder messages will continue until 1) you delete enough files to get back under quota, or 2) you apply for an increased quota at http://www.musc.edu/infoservices/lynx/quota_request.html, outlining your need for additional space.   If by Jan. 23, 2006, you have not resolved your over quota status, you will no longer be able to store items on the “I: drive” and some programs that save files to your “I: drive” will not work.   There are more than 8,800 LYNX users on campus. Storage space on shared drives is at a premium.  Please go through your files carefully and backup personal files to a CD or a private hard drive then remove the originals from the “I: drive.” Friday, Nov. 4, 2005 Catalyst Online is published weekly, updated as needed and improved from time to time by the MUSC Office of Public Relations for the faculty, employees and students of the Medical University of South Carolina. Catalyst Online editor, Kim Draughn, can be reached at 792-4107 or by email, catalyst@musc.edu. Editorial copy can be submitted to Catalyst Online and to The Catalyst in print by fax, 792-6723, or by email to petersnd@musc.edu or catalyst@musc.edu. To place an ad in The Catalyst hardcopy, call Community Press at 849-1778.