Stanford's Software Licensing group had a very busy year in 2004. They completed negotiations on several new licenses, and added to some existing ones. For more information on purchasing or downloading these products, please check their web site:
http://softwarelicensing.stanford.edu/
Software Additions and Changes
The following list highlights additions and changes for licensed software in 2004:
- Gaussian and GaussView, used to study electronic and molecular structure, can be installed on Windows and Unix systems, and is available for departmental purchase, for use by faculty, staff, and students.
- Pro/E is also available for all Windows and Unix systems. It is mainly used in a classroom setting to teach product design and development.
- MATLAB has several new modules-RealTime Windows Targets, SimMechanics, and Database Toolboxes-which may be purchased in addition to MATLAB.
- SAS/Genetics and SPSS Text Analysis modules were added to their respective site licenses. Each will be sold separately, as additional modules to the base products.
- Winternals is used to resuscitate corrupted or compromised Windows systems, even when you can't boot up. Your local IT person may contact Software Licensing to obtain a copy.
- Remedy, the software behind the HelpSU system, underwent some major changes. Additional modules were licensed to include many new features and additional users.
- BigFix manages Windows updates, from a server, to your desktop. Install the client from Essential Stanford Software
- Movable Type, used for creating weblogs, is available for download.
Spy Sweeper is software that scans Windows computers for spyware, just as Symantec AntiVirus scans computers for viruses. Spy Sweeper is available through Essential Stanford Software.
Software for Students
Software Licensing has added several more software products for student purchase. They've been selling Stata and Microsoft products to students for the past two years. Microsoft Office and Windows XP Upgrade may be purchased directly from their offices. Stata, Stat/Transfer, and related documentation are ordered through the Stata GradPlan, and picked up from Software Licensing. Additionally, Mathematica and NVivo are available for purchase by students, using their web order forms. And Software Licensing now offers Adobe products for students. Creative Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro may be purchased on a walk-in basis directly from Software Licensing's offices.
For More Information
For more information about the Software Licensing group, including a list of available software, order forms, and links to other places to get software, see their web site at:
http://softwarelicensing.stanford.edu/
To reach the Software Licensing staff directly, please send email to software@stanford.edu or call 724-2424. They are located in the Bambi Modular, 320 Panama Street.
