Below is a list of computer applications that Enterprise Technology Services recommends and supports. Most of these applications, along with other advanced applications, are available for use in the computing facilities in the Waterman Building, the Howe Library, and other labs around campus.
All the recommended applications will run on new computers available for purchase from the in the Bookstore.
Essential Software
These applications comprise the recommended productivity applications for Windows and macOS computers. They include business applications, communications and internet tools, and virus protection.
Productivity Software
Microsoft Office
| Type | Software | Works With |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing | Microsoft Word1 | Windows, macOS, Web |
| Spreadsheets | Microsoft Excel1 | Windows, macOS, Web |
| Presentations | Microsoft PowerPoint1 | Windows, macOS, Web |
Database
| Software | Works With |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Access1 | Windows |
| FileMaker Pro | Windows, macOS |
Web Browser
| Software | Works With |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge | Windows, macOS |
| Google Chrome | Windows, macOS |
| Mozilla Firefox | Windows, macOS |
| Safari | macOS |
| Software | Works With |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Outlook1 | Windows, macOS, |
| Apple Mail | macOS |
| Windows Defender, built into Windows. See . | Windows |
1 - Included in MS Office
How to Obtain Essential Software
¶¶Òõ̽̽ has licensed many software packages and provides them at a reduced price or for free to ¶¶Òõ̽̽ affiliates. Below, we've listed sources for commonly used software. A complete list of ¶¶Òõ̽̽ software licenses is available on our Software page.
Microsoft Office
- Departments:
- Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) provides ¶¶Òõ̽̽ with the most current versions of Microsoft Office and Windows to ¶¶Òõ̽̽-owned computers.
- Microsoft Select Agreement allows departments (and students) to purchase licenses for other Microsoft products at a reduced cost.
- Students, Faculty, and Staff:
- Microsoft Office is available to students, full-time faculty, and staff for personal use for free. See our Knowledge Base article: Office 365 – Licensing, Installation, and Activation.
- Microsoft Outlook is included in Microsoft Office(see above).
- Apple Mail is integrated with macOS and is installed on all Macs.
- Mozilla Thunderbird is available—though no longer recommended—from . Thunderbird does not support Exchange features (calendaring, server-based address book, notes, rules, etc.), though it can be used as an IMAP email client with ¶¶Òõ̽̽.
Web Browser
- Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer are installed on all MS Windows computers.
- Safari is installed on all Apple Mac computers.
- Google Chrome is available for download from .
- Mozilla Firefox is available for download from .
Antivirus:
- ¶¶Òõ̽̽ does not currently provide antivirus software.
FileMaker Pro:
- FileMaker Pro is available for departments at discounted academic pricing from FileMaker's Volume Licensing program. Discounts start at 1 unit. Contact a Volume Licensing representative at 800-725-2747 Mon - Fri, 5 am - 5 pm PT. FileMaker Pro for personal use is available at reduced academic prices from the .
Network Connectivity Software
File transfer, Shell access, Virtual Private Network
| Software | Function | Works with |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal | SSH — Included in the macOS. | macOS |
| PuTTY | SSH — Free for educational use. | Windows |
| FileZilla | SFTP — Free for use (open source) through the GNU General Public License. | Windows, macOS |
| Fetch | SFTP — Free for educational use. ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Software Portalor Managed Software Center on managed computers | macOS |
| Cisco AnyConnect | VPN Client — University licensed. ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Software Portal, Software Center on managed computers | Windows, macOS |
Advanced and Specialized Applications
Today's computers are capable of running applications that perform complex manipulations of images, facilitate statistical analysis, and do much more. The following recommended applications are complex and may require specific skills or additional learning. Unless otherwise noted, programs are licensed for faculty, staff, and student use. Some software manufacturers may require obtaining a license.
Calendaring
| Software | Works With | License |
|---|---|---|
| M365 Calendar: Outlook | Windows, macOS | |
| Windows, macOS, Mobile web browsers |
Statistics & Mathematics
See the ETS Licensed Software Page for details.
| Software | Works With | License |
|---|---|---|
| SAS | Windows, macOS | Licensed through the Howe Library. See their page for details. |
| SPSS | Windows, macOS | |
| R and RStudio | Windows, macOS | Free |
| Stata | Windows, macOS | |
| GraphPad Prism | Windows, macOS | |
| JMP | Windows, macOS | |
| Mathematica | Windows, macOS | |
| NVivo | Windows, macOS |
Image Editing
| Software | Works With | License |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Photoshop | Windows, macOS | Purchase of license is required |
| IrfanView | Windows, macOS | Free via the |
| Photos | Windows, macOS | Free - included in macOS and Windows |
Illustration
| Software | Works With | License |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Illustrator | Windows, macOS | Purchase of license is required |
Web Editing
| Software | Works With | License |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Dreamweaver | Windows, macOS | Purchase of license is required |
| Drupal for departmental websites | Windows*, macOS* | Licensed for departmental use (*-web app) |
| Windows*, macOS* | Licensed for students, faculty, staff, and departments (*-web app) |
Bibliography and Manuscript
| Software | Works With | License |
|---|---|---|
| EndNote | Windows, macOS |
Music & Internet Radio Listening
| Software | Works With | License |
|---|---|---|
| Windows, macOS | Free | |
| Windows, macOS | Free | |
| Windows | Free |
Surveys
| Software | Works With | License |
|---|---|---|
| Qualtrics | Windows, macOS | Licensed for current Faculty, Staff, Students, and Temporary Employees |
| Microsoft Forms | Windows, macOS | Licensed through ¶¶Òõ̽̽'s M365 license |