• Windows XP Professional Operating System – set to update critical patches automatically
• Lotus Notes Client
• Citrix Client (for running eSmith Portal applications)
• Microsoft Office
• Internet Explorer
• McAfee Virus Scan -updates virus definitions automatically
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

In addition, the following applications are available from the eSmith portal:

• SAS (Network Version)
SPSS (Network Version)
• Webstract/Global Economics
• Market Insight
• SDC Platinum
• VentureXpert Login
• CRSP Access
• See more from the Portal page…….

NOTE:  You may purchase and install any non-standard, non-supported software that you wish on your PC. However, The Office of Administration advises non-supported software will not be reimbursed nor can spending ceiling funds be used to purchase non-standard software.  Please contact the Business Manager in charge of your spending account directly if you have any questions about this policy.

Secure your PC

Keeping your computer secure takes vigilance.    For our suggestions visit  Smith IT security pages.  If you have any other questions, or think your system has been compromised, contact the Smith IT Help Desk.

Wondering About Vista?

You may be aware that Microsoft has released a new operating system named Vista. Vista is being promoted by Microsoft as offering many benefits in the way of improved security and compliance, optimized desktop infrastructure, finding and using information, and enabling the mobile workforce.

Vista is currently being tested against all of the PC hardware and software that the Smith School offers/supports. Due to a lack of support for Vista by third party software vendors (Novell among others), we do not currently have 100% compatibility between Vista and our environment. We will continue testing as hardware and software vendors release updates that move us toward that 100% compatibility. Until that time when we determine Vista is compatible with our environment, we will not support Vista on any PC.

The Office of Smith IT will keep you updated as we evaluate Vista and determine the optimal strategy in rolling Vista out to the community.

Vista upgrade advisor information can be found on Microsoft's website.

To see what OIT has to say about upgrading visit the OIT Help Desk page on Vista: Wondering about Windows Vista?

Request Software Needed in the Labs and Classrooms

Only faculty and staff can request additions to the classroom and lab computers.  This form must always be used to request software installations for any classroom or lab pc used for Business School classes - including remote sites. 

Classroom software images are very complex and take a long time to create and test.  Of course, they are locked down to prevent tampering and are usually only updated in preparation for a new semester.  The deadlines for classroom software image requests are:

• January 6 for Spring semester updates and
• May 10 for Fall semester updates.

Reminder email will be sent to faculty several weeks before these dates.  Exceptions can sometimes be made outside of these dates, and will be considered anytime this form is submitted, however, we cannot guarantee fulfillment of requests made after the deadline.

Software Downloads

Campus provides free McAfee Virus Scan software to everyone affiliated with the University.  If you install this package from their website, you will automatically receive free updates as long as you’re affiliated with the University.  If you have another virus scan software package be sure to uninstall that first!! – Virus protection software packages do not play well together.  

No drive letter assigned to your USB Flash drive?   Use this "Cool Tool" from Novell.  Plug in the device and run this once - the device will map on that computer every time from then on.  Read Novell's disclaimer.

With the Novell Client installed on your laptop you will be able to access network resources such as your K: drive and Smith network printers if you have a Smith Novell account. Note: DO NOT install Novell unless you have a Novell account.

Citrix  -   In order to access applications through the eSmith portal, you must first install the Citrix client. Learn more about Citrix

Microsoft Office licenses are available to Faculty and Staff.  You can download at no cost, or, if you prefer to install from CD, you can purchase media for $10 per CD.  Students may purchase it at the bookstore at a reduced cost.

NOTE:  
Other software downloads can be found on the eSmith Portal in the "Downloads" folder.