On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 10:06 AM, Alan Aspuru-Guzik <
alan@aspuru.com> wrote:
> Dear group,
>
> I forgot to send another strong suggestion. I am in favor of as much open
> door policy as possible, as there are other people (like undergrads, etc.)
> that will be knocking the doors much more if they are not open during the
> day. Therefore, for the vocal minority that is worried about laptop
> security, and all the group, there are two possible solutions:
>
> - Electronic doors (that do not solve the problem of open door policy)
> - Laptop desktop lock devices. These probably are enough deterrent if good
> enough. I can offer to buy as many of these as possible. Therefore, people
> that bring their laptops (the lab is a desktop lab for a reason) can lock
> them using these beasts:
>
http://www.officemax.com/technology/computer-accessories/locks-computer-security/product-prod3291092?cm_mmc=GBase-_-Technology-_-Computer%20Accessories-_-Locks%20and%20Computer%20Security&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=22370710
>
http://www.amazon.com/Noble-Security-NG72-Universal-Peripheral/dp/B003JTGO6S
> The group members then would have the responsibility of locking their own
> laptop at the beginning of the day and unlocking it at the end. Those that
> do not feel that is necessary, can take their chances.
>
> There are tons of laptop lock solutions, so we could buy cool ones that work
> for macs and pcs alike. We could work with the department so that the
> attachment point for these locks are well installed in the desks.
>
> By the way: This is what I used in Berkeley (buying my own lock!) when I
> brought in my laptop, as the same problems were around.
>
> I am interested in finding out the group's opinion regarding this
> (lower-tech than electronic doors) and still open door policy solution. You
> also have keys to your desk drawers to put your backpacks if you feel so
> inclined. Happy to buy other types of locks for your backpacks if you think
> that is also necessary.
>
>
> Alan
>
>
>
> Alán Aspuru-Guzik | Associate Professor
> Harvard University | Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology
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>
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>
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 11:38 AM, Jacob J Krich <
jkrich@fas.harvard.edu>
> wrote:
>>
>> The first Aspuru-Guzik group summit on door locking will occur 10
>> minutes before group meeting (at 11:50 tomorrow). Our goal will be to
>> determine a draft locking protocol, leading to a framework treaty, to
>> come into legal force no later than 2020. Uninterested parties (from the
>> US, China, India, and Canada) can show up at the usual time for group
>> meeting, which will proceed uninterrupted. Anyone out of town can give
>> their opinion to the list.
>>
>> Silence and/or not showing up will be interpreted as indifference to the
>> outcome, indifference to the plight of the polar bear, and generally as
>> having better things to do with one's time.
>>
>> As I suggested on Friday, we do not need to choose between the options
>> on the doodle poll. Hybrid solutions may achieve greater harmony. We
>> also do not necessarily need the same solution for each office, so we
>> have a lot of flexibility.
>>
>> Best,
>> Jacob
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