Software & Hardware
Licenses, both free and discounted, are provided by Rice IT for software and hardware. This page discusses issues relating to particular software packages. A complete resource regarding software and hardware purchases can be found at the Technology Marketplace.
Recommendations
Review minimum requirements and other hardware recommendations found in Technology Marketplace for Macintosh, Windows, Linux and Unix computers.
Microsoft Vista, Office 2007 Updates and Exchange Server 2007 Updates
Please find information about installing Vista and its support for applications used at Rice on the Microsoft Windows Vista page in Technology Marketplace, including information about what you should do if your department is enrolled in the Rice University Microsoft Campus Agreement.
Purchase
- FileMaker Pro Hosting Info - Discusses system requirements, costs, and client responsibilities for FileMaker.
- Technology Marketplace - Connects faculty, staff and students with approved vendors who offer discounts on both institutional and personal purchases.
Download
- Download VPN - Information on how to download and install VPN 3000.
- Clean Access - Information setting up this application, which is required to connect to the new Rice network each semester.
- Trend Micro PC-cillin - Information on how to download and install this free* virus-scanning tool. *Free to Rice students and employees for use on personal Windows computers. Do not install on Rice-owned computers, which are already covered by Trend Micro Officescan.
Request Class/Lab Software
If you require certain software for your course, please fill out the form linked above.
