Tom Achtenberg wrote:
> If you were a network administrator of a network that is being watched for 
 > things like illegal downloads would you let just any box be connected
 > without knowing who it was?

Ownership is assumed based on machine location ... if its in Dr 
SoAndSo's office, then its his.

 > They are not saying no Linux boxes can be connected,
 > just saying they must be registered like any other box.

Other OSes are not required to be registered.

A database is a bad idea to begin with.  The machines in that building 
(Goldwater) are probably very dynamic.  I know that I probably have OSes 
change on my hardware several times a semester.  Thats the nature of 
research and having many students comming in and out.  It would probably 
be horribly out of date within months.

They are better off watching their network more closely.

Austin