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Software Config

Software Recommendation

[Note]Note

Desktop Services will manage software licensing for managed computers.

Desktop Services fully supports Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Professional. People choosing to run any other OS will receive support to the best of our ability. Other software we recommend include: Office 2003, McAfee Virus Scan, Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0, and Mozilla. We can configure the computer to the users/groups specifications.

Table 1. Software Configuration

FunctionSoftware
Operating SystemWindows XP Pro with SP1 or Windows 2000 with SP4
Backup ClientTivoli Storage Manager
Network ClientNovell Client version 4.90 SP1
Mail ClientMozilla 1.7
Web BrowserMozilla 1.7
PDF ViewerAdobe Acrobat Reader 6.0
Terminal SoftwareHummingbird Host Explorer - NERDC
Virus ScanMcAfee Virus Scan Enterprise 7.0.0
SSH ClientPuTTy

The following programs are optional and can be added to the base configuration shown above:

Table 2. Optional Software

FunctionSoftware
Office SuiteMicrosoft Office 2003 Professional
Publication SoftwareAdobe PageMaker
IM Jabber ClientExodus