on this page
Software for Personally Owned Computers
Antivirus and Firewall
Download Symantec Client Security antivirus and firewall, or Symantec (Norton) AntiVirus alone, from ADCS free of charge. It is extremely important that you keep your computer protected from viruses, worms, trojans, and other malicious programs. Keeping antivirus software installed and up to date will help.
→ How can I protect my computer further? See the Safe Computing website.
Microsoft Products
Students
- Office and Windows operating system upgrades software are available through the Microsoft Campus Agreement for students program. If you are buying a new computer with Microsoft Office as an optional package, you might find it more economical to omit Office and buy it through this program.
- SharePoint Designer, OneNote, Project Pro, and Visio Pro are available through the Microsoft Academic Select program for students.
Faculty and Staff — Personal Computers
The Microsoft Academic Select program for Faculty and Staff offers several popular Microsoft software titles (e.g. Office, Windows upgrades, SharePoint Designer, OneNote, Project Pro, Visio Pro) at a reduced price for University of Minnesota Faculty and Staff for use on their own personal computers.
Music
iTunes
Download iTunes to digitize and organize your CD collection; download your favorite songs, audio books, and TV shows from the iTunes Music store; sync up with your iPod; and more.
Ruckus
Currently registered students may sign up for Ruckus through UMart. Ruckus lets you download movies and songs to your computer. You can also share your playlists and connect with others.
Statistical Software
Students may purchase an individual license to use the JMP and SAS software packages. SAS is available for both Mac and Windows platforms. It is used widely for statistical analysis, as well as for access, analysis, management, and presentation of data. Cash or Checks are acceptable forms of payment for these licenses.
Minitab statistical software is available to students through University Computer Services (UCS) as a yearly, renewable license.
- Order JMP
- Order SAS
- Purhcase Minitab from UCS
- Statistical software help, support, further licensing information
Data Analysis, Modeling, Automation
NVivo & N6 from QSR International Pty Ltd.
NVivo is the qualitative software that combines subtle coding with the qualitative linking, shaping and modeling. A fine detailed analyzer, NVivo integrates the processes of interpretation, discovery and focused questioning.
N6 is the latest enhancement in the world leading QSR NUD*IST line of software. N6 features a visual interface and controls that keep you close to your data, allowing immediate accessing and exploring and swift data import, coding, searching and management.
Students interested in licensing these products can purchase a license through ADCS for $125 payable by cash or check.
VPN
The Cisco Virtual Private Networking (VPN) client software is available free of charge from ADCS. VPN offers two primary benefits:
- When you are connected to the Internet through a non-UMN provider, VPN allows you to access online resources normally restricted to computers directly connected to the U's network.
- When you are using a UMN Wireless Internet connection, VPN safely encrypts your data while in transit between your computer and the VPN server so that it is not sent in the clear through the air.
All Other Software
UMart links you to several online vendors offering educational discount pricing. The vendors Unique Software and GovConnection have the widest selection of software titles for Windows and Mac platforms.
UCS carries a selection of popular titles available through UMart vendors, which you can purchase on campus at the UCS showroom.