[OPLINTECH] Public computers: Word's autosave vs. privacy

[Phil Shirley]

On our public computers, we have not changed the default behavior of
Word (and other Office software); it automatically saves patrons' work 
so that it can be automatically recovered if the computer locks up, the 
power goes out, or our CybraryN time-management software kicks them off 
(if they ignore the "your time's almost up" warning).  This can be very 
helpful to some patrons.  Of course, the next person who starts  Word on 
a computer after one of these events will probably be presented with 
someone else's recovered document, presenting us with a concern about 
privacy.

Has your library addressed this in any way?  Have you turned off the 
auto-save feature for privacy reasons?  I'm inclined to do that.

Phil
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Phil Shirley
Technology Services Coordinator
Cuyahoga Falls Library
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
330-928-2117, ext. 109
pshirley at CuyahogaFallsLibrary dot org


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