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ANU Policy Guidelines on Skype

The University does not currently prevent the use of Skype by University Community users.

Before installing Skype University Community Users MUST contact their LITSS to verify that mandatory security protection with networking firewalls are in place – see Local Firewall Settings for Skype. Contact your LITSS.

University Community Users MUST install Skype according to these ANU instructions.

Please be aware of the following important information concerning the use of Skype on the ANU’s network:

ANU’s Current Position on Skype

University Policy Requirements – Preventing Skype Supernodes

Summary of Skype

Pros and cons of Skype