PC Software Available to Students and Faculty
Standard Software to enhance computer use
Security Software and Windows patches
Standard Software to enhance computer
use
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Adobe Acrobat Reader- Acrobat reader is a software program designed
to open and read web documents saved in the Portable Document Format
(.pdf). In most cases, Acrobat reader works in conjunction with
you browser (both Nestscape and Internet Explorer) to open web pages
saved in the .pdf format. It can also function as a stand alone application
to open .pdf files downloaded to your local computer. This application
is freeware and can be used without cost. (Note: Acrobat Reader
is standard software on all College-owned computers)
Download Acrobat Reader now
- WINZIP- WinZip is a file compression utility that is used to
expand or compress groups of files for storage so that they can be uploaded
and downloaded for web locations more easily. These files groups are commonly
referred to as being "zipped". This is considered "shareware".
Individuals who download this software should register and pay the requested
fee for use. (Note: WinZip is standard software on all College-owned
computers) Download
WinZip now
- WS_FTP- WS_FTP is a utility that is used to transfer files via
the internet from one location to another. It uses File Transfer Protocol
(FTP) to move files. This is free software for students and faculty. Please
note that this software is downloaded as a zipped archive. If you do not
have Winzip or another compression utility on your computer, you will
have to download and run that prior to being able to instll WS_FTP. (Note:
WS-FTP is standard software on all College-owned computers) Download
WS_FTP now
- Internet Explorer- this software is used to browse the internet.
It is a free download. (Note: Internet Explorer is standard software
on all College-owned computers)
Download IE 6.0 Service Pack 2 now Download
IE7 now
- Mozilla Firefox Browser - This is an alternative browser
to Internet Explorer that is fully supported and recommended by IT for
use on campus workstations. It features built-in pop-up blocking, tabbed
browsing, built-in spyware protection and more. Download
Mozilla FireFox
- Java Runtime Environment (JRE), which includes the Sun Java Virtual
Machine (JVM), which brings your browser up to date with the latest Java
technology. This software is especially important for users running IE6.X
browsers, which ships with Microsoft's proprietary version of JAVA and
does not include support for Sun's version of JAVA by default. Download
JRE v1.5.0.10
Download JRE 6.1
Security software and Windows patches
- AVG Antivirus Software- A free antivirus scanner that
can be used to provide members of the college community with basic antivirus
protection (NOTE: ALL College-owned computers have an college-provided
antivirus client installed on them. AVG should NOT be used on College-owned
machines. Download
AVG now
- Zone Alarm- a free "firewall" software that is designed to
protect computers that are always connected to the internet (ie. cable
modem, DSL , RoadRunner, etc.) (NOTE: ALL College- owned computers
are behind an Institutional Firewall which is maintained by IT. ZoneAlarm
should NOT be used on College-owned machines!) Download
ZoneAlarm now
- Spyware protection- Three free commercial spyware packages
designed to protect you computer from software that is accidentally or
intentionally installed on your computer that may impact your ability
to browse or access the internet. AdAware scans your computer for known
Spyware, Spybot scans for know spyware AND "immunizes" your
computer against know threats, and SpywareBlaster also protects your computer
from being "infected" by known Spyware. If your computer is
being compromised by Cool WebSearch run the CoolWebSearchShredder to guarantee
removal of this problematic software. Download
AdAware now Download
Spybot now Download
Spyware Blaster now Download
CoolWebShredder now Download
AVG-Antispyware now
