Faculty of Science Department of Information Systems

Software

Here is the available software for RHD student use:

MSDNAA Software
Information
Operating Systems
Visual Studio
Visio
Project
Access
Server Platforms
Betas/New Release/Updates
Development Tools for Windows CE
This software agreement provides access to most Microsoft Operating Systems, Applications and Development Tools.

MSDNAA rules, restrictions and all software included within the program are detailed here

Students who wish to access specific programs under this agreement, can make a request for this using Remedy

Tech Services can then make the required software available, for student "coursework and personal projects". 

Free Software
Information
Acrobat Reader
Flash Player
Shockwave Player
Cute PDF (Free PDF Maker)
7-Zip (File Compression Program)
VLC Media Player
Windows Messenger
The Department has a number of free software programs available for Students, a small selection is listed to the left.







Students should lodge a Remedy request if the software needs Administrator rights to install.

Licensed Software
Information
Acrobat Writer
Nvivo
SPSS
Endnote
Minitab
SAS
The Department also has a number of licensed software programs available, which require a license to be purchased, before they can be installed.





These purchases are generally made using the Research Funds of the RHD Student's Supervisor.

Students can find further details on the specific licensing agreements for many different software packages here

Endnote is available for students to download here

Students must first lodge a Remedy request, if they wish to install this software.





Other software may be requested if it is required for student research, but must first be approved by the RHD Student Supervisor.

Standard Software
 The standard software installed on all RHD machines is listed here

Lab Software

  The software installed as standard for the current Semester can be found here

Windows Virtual Machine

  A Windows XP Virtual Machine image is available to students for testing and development purposes. This is a fully functional Windows XP virtual machine, which contains all standard DIS applications and settings. A user guide which explains the common functions can be found here. Student who need access to the Virtual Machine, should lodge a Remedy request.


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