<p>Is it totally necessary to install the Be Secure CD to use the internet here at Berkeley? During the internet use presentation, they really made a big deal about installing the contents of this CD asap. Is it possible that the CD contains any tracking program or anything that monitors what you download and stuff to protect against piracy?</p>
<p>i don't know about tracking, but they want it to be installed because it includes firewall, virus protection, etc. I thought you had to install it to get your internet access, but i'm not sure.</p>
<p>Your internet won't work correctly if you don't install the CD. They make a big deal about installing the CD for a reason...</p>
<p>What do you mean by not working correctly (So far everything seems to be just fine for me)?</p>
<p>A friend across the hall installed the CD on his Vista laptop and it suddenly messed up his computer (He was getting a blank time every time he booted, and it started to happen right after he installed the CD). He lost everything and had to get it repaired by the tech people here. So, I'm just a little concerned :)</p>
<p>They automatically scan all the computers connected and whichever ones aren't protected by firewall get internet disabled.</p>
<p>I wonder why we have to install BeSecure. Doesn't Norton Antivirus work just fine? It has firewall protection, too.</p>
<p>Okay here's the deal. If you want to use your IN-ROOM connection (the one where you hook up to a cable) then you have to install it. They check periodically (or supposedly) and if it's not installed, you lose your in-room connection. If you signed up for the in-room connection but you really only use the wireless network (rescomp) then you don't have to install the Be Secure CD. But the CD gives you lots of goodies for free.</p>
<p>^^^^i don't even live in the dorms any more, and i download and install besecure on my computer because its free anti-virus and stuff, way worth it if you don't wanna pay for some other anti-virus program.</p>
<p>The Besecure CD messes up your comp, I installed it to get my internet connection, but then my computer totally died on me and I had to format and lost everything, I HATE THAT CD.</p>
<p>the rescomp guy said that the besecure doesnt work on intel based macs, so i doubt they'll kick you off for not having it on your comp</p>
<p>macbook pro user here, and i didn't install anything from the be secure cd.</p>