UB Information Technology

Macintosh software

Install these first

  1. Install antivirus to protect your computer.

    Antivirus

    Keep your PC secure from viruses and adware.

    Download

  2. Use UBVPN for wireless and off-campus connections.

    UBVPN

    Securely connect to UB from off campus.

    Download

Microsoft Office 2008

Microsoft Office 2008 has all the tools you need for academic success. Looking for Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or Entourage? They're all here!

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Mac OS 10.5 - Leopard

What you need to know about Leopard

 

Software downloads

Adobe Reader

Required to view files in the popular PDF format.

ChemBioDraw

Drawing program used in some chemistry and biology classes.

Citrix

Only needed if your department has a Citrix server.

EndNote

Popular citation management software for researchers.

Fetch

Securely transfer files with sftp.

Firefox

Web browser alternative to Safari.

Flash Player

Web browser plugin needed to view some websites.

Flip4Mac

Play Windows Media video and audio files.

Gimp

Free image and photo alternative to Photoshop.

iTunes

Organize your music and connect to iTunesU.

Java JRE

Required to view some websites.

Maple

Math computing software used in some classes.

Mathematica

Math computing software used in some classes.

Microsoft Office 2008

Popular programs like Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Entourage (email).

Open Office

Free office productivity software alternative to Microsoft Office.

QuickTime

Required to view some video and music files. Included in iTunes.

RealPlayer

Required to view some video and music files.

sftp

Securely transfer files with sftp.

Shockwave Player

Web browser plugin needed to view some websites.

SPSS

Statistical software used in some classes.

SSH

Securely connect to remote UNIX systems with SSH.

Thunderbird

Email program that can speak IMAP and POP (NOT for use with campus Microsoft Exchange or UBmail powered by Google).

UBVPN

Securely connect to UB from off campus.

X11

Display programs running on remote UNIX systems.

Didn't find what you are looking for? More software is available at UBMicro.