CNBC writes that Google originally selected over 2,500 employees to take part in the program, but decided to allow participants to opt out – and allow others to volunteer – after looking at the feedback.
There are some Googlers who need the internet to perform their jobs; they will be the exceptions to the rule, the company stated. Some employees will not have root access to the desktops, either, meaning they won’t be able to install anything or run administrative commands on the desktop PCs without authorization.
