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Software - Getting What You Need

UDit provides access to software that helps you accomplish academic and work related tasks. 

OS Required
source - software.udayton.edu		 Recommended
source - vendor websites
Mac Cisco NAC Agent
Microsoft Office 2011
Novell iPrint
 Adobe Flash
Adobe Shockwave
Google Notifier
HP Print Drivers OS X 
Windows Media Components for QuickTime 
(Flip4Mac & Silverlight)
Windows  Cisco NAC Agent
Microsoft Office 2010
Novell iPrint
 Adobe Flash
Adobe Reader
Adobe Shockwave
Apple iTunes & Quicktime
Google Chrome
Microsoft Silverlight 

Note: Incoming Freshman, transfer students and new graduate students gain access to software.udayton.edu as rosters are uploaded based on enrollment in classes. This occurs on a rolling basis beginning approximately 30 days prior to the start of the semester.  New employees gain access when your user account is ready generally within three business days of your start date.

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Antivirus Applications

All computers connecting to the UD Network must comply with certain requirements to receive unlimited Internet connectivity.

  • Student Owned Machines - require Cisco NAC and any Cisco NAC supported antivirus product (see links below for available products)
  • Faculty/Staff Personally Owned Machines - must use limited access via web authentication
  • UD Owned machines - require Cisco NAC, Symantec Enpoint Protection (SEP), UD Windows Updates

Effective August 14, 2012 students may install any antivirus product supported by the Cisco NAC Agent for full Internet access on campus and in campus housing.  Virus definitions must be current within 28 days.  Symantec Endpoint Protection is available for Mac and Windows from software.udayton.edu if you prefer to use the University supported product.

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Specialized Applications

Access to specialized software is based on your role with the University.  Software licensing is for Windows only unless otherwise noted.

Role Application Source
Employees and Enrolled Students IBM SPSS
RealNetworks RealPlayer
SAS
Vernier Logger Pro (Mac and Windows)		 software.udayton.edu
Enrolled Students and Faculty Microsoft Products - Expression Web, Visual Basic, Visual Studio & more

Note: Use Virtual Clone Drive to mount the iso and install it without needing to burn a DVD - http://static.slysoft.com/SetupVirtualCloneDrive.exe		 www.dreamspark.com
Engineering (based on course enrollment) Autodesk Products - AutoCAD, Civil3D, Inventor
Mathworks MatLAB
Microsoft Products - Project, Visio
Ni Circuit Design 		 software.udayton.edu
Geology (based on course enrollment) ArcGIS provided in class
Visual Arts Adobe Creative Suite (Mac) provided in class

Note: Students - Additional software required for courses may come with the purchase of a textbook or other distribution means. Should you require assistance installing software from a source other than software.udayton.edu please provide any instructions or information you have about the software when contacting us for help.

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Supported Operating Systems

As of May 1, 2012 UDit supports OS versions:

  • Mac OS 10.6.8 (phasing out support during 2012-13 year)
  • Mac OS 10.7.4 
  • Windows XP SP3 (phasing out support during 2012-13 year)
  • Windows Vista SP2 (phasing out support during 2013-14 year)
  • Windows 7 SP1

Phasing out support means issues may begin to arise with network connectivity, printing and application functionality due to the manufacturer ending its support and product releases/updates requiring a newer OS.  It is time to consider upgrading the OS or purchasing new hardware.

Note: Home and Starter versions of Windows operating system not recommended.

Testing in progress - known issues relate to network connectivity, printing and functionality of required applications.

  • Mac OS 10.8 - released July 25, 2012
  • Windows 8 - anticipate October 2012 release

Note: Full support provided approximately six months after manufacturer release to market.

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