Staff Buying Software
Microsoft Software for University workstations
Since 1st August 2001 we have been able to offer most Microsoft licenses without further charge for all University workstations on an annual lease basis. The charge will be met centrally by the COMA system and therefore no charges will be remitted to departments or faculties. Please see full details of the complex Campus Agreement www.lboro.ac.uk/it/software/msca.html. This is your opportunity to utilise Microsoft software more freely. See also your Department Campus Agreement Administrator listed at https://internal.lboro.ac.uk/it/uniwide/info/people/msca.html.
Microsoft Software for your own computer:
The "Ultimate Steal" for Office 2007 for Windows Computers
www.theultimatesteal.co.uk/?cid=ukedu
Own Office 2007 Ultimate 2007 for £38.95 (could cost £500.00). This is Windows software, not suitable for the Apple Macintosh. It comprises:
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Access 2007
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Excel 2007.
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Groove 2007.
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InfoPath 2007.
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OneNote 2007.
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Outlook 2007.
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PowerPoint 2007.
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Publisher 2007.
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Word 2007.
DVDs are available for those without a fast network connection. You are also advised to back up what you download to CD or DVD - should your computer have problems later you may need to restore. Offer closes end of June 2009.
Staff Work @ Home
Staff may purchase Microsoft software for home use using the Staff Work @ Home scheme. Office 2007 is now available. Staff Work @ Home www.lboro.ac.uk/it/software/work-at-home.html.
Specialist Software Downloads
Currently we offer Maple for Windows Vista or XP and SPSS for Windows Vista or XP for staff and students of Loughborough University.
If you find that you are not given access to the appropriate web pages on entering your username and password, check if your userid starts with ou. If so, and you are a member of an associated external organisation or a temporary member of staff. our licence agreements do not cover you, and you must purchase the software on an individual basis. If your userid starts with ou and you are a full member of staff or student of Loughborough University, please contact the Service Desk for further assistance.
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Maple for Windows Vista or XP for Engineers, Mathematicians, and Scientists.
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SPSS for Windows Vista or XP Statistics.
Software Price Lists
Note: these can only be accessed by staff or students of Loughborough University. Users must follow the CHEST Code of Conduct (Combined Higher Education Software Team) www.eduserv.org.uk/chest/general/conduct/.
Adept Scientific Software
Adept Scientific supplies a broad range of low-cost personal computer products for students, teachers, and researchers in science and engineering, including:
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Bbibliographic reference management tools such as EndNote and Reference Manager;
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Mathematical software including Mathcad and MathType (they also supply Maple, but we offer it cheaper);
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Data analysis software such as FlexPro and Tecplot;
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GenStat statistics software;
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Easy-PC for electronic circuit design;
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and a range of chemistry / biochemistry software including ChemDraw, ChemOffice, Bio-Draw, BioOffice, and E-Notebook.
Visit Adept4Education at www.adept4education.co.uk. You will need your Athens password www.lboro.ac.uk/library/resources/athens.html. To find your original Athens password click on the link at http://learn.lboro.ac.uk/blocks/staff_student_resources/athpass.php and then log in. Don't use this method unless you have a fast network connection. You are also advised to back up what you download to CD - should your computer have problems later you may need to restore.
Matlab
Matlab is available from The MathWorks at www.mathworks.com/academia/.
Other suppliers
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Some software is available from IT Services:
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Statgraphics Statistical Software.
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Solid Edge Computer Aided Design.
Contact Jan Bush J.Bush@lboro.ac.uk for further advice.
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The CHEST Directory www.eduserv.org.uk/chest/ lists software available at a discount to Higher and Further Educational organizations.
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Microsoft software may be available under the Microsoft Campus Agreement www.lboro.ac.uk/it/software/msca.html.
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Other software can be obtained from third party suppliers. The following are recommended:
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Civica www.civicaplc.com/l2c based in London, E-mail education@licencetoclick.com Telephone: 020 7760 2802.
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Pugh Computers Limited http://www.pugh.co.uk based in Aberystwyth, Telephone: 01974 200201.
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K.R.C.S. Group plc, based in Nottingham, Telephone: 0115 9505352.
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Contact Jan Bush J.Bush@lboro.ac.uk for further advice.
Anti-Virus Software
The Anti-Virus software can be downloaded to be installed on machines off-campus. However you must follow the installation instructions to ensure your machine is fully protected.
Download
Installer
https://internal.lboro.ac.uk/restricted/cc/AntiVirus/McAfee/
McAfeeVirusScan85.exe
Note: We have standardised on one installer for computers on and off campus, therefore there is no longer a need to update two versions of software.
This software is only suitable for Windows 2000 Professional (or Server), Windows XP or Windows 2003 Server. A CD-ROM containing the software is also available from IT Services Service Desk. Follow the instructions on the README1st.txt file on the CD.
If you require any technical assistance after installation, please view the F.A.Q. www.lboro.ac.uk/it/security/naifaq.html web page for common solutions or contact the IT Service Desk.
The current CD-ROM contains a virus definition file 4591 created on the 28th September 2005. Therefore you must run 'Update Now...' otherwise you are only protected from viruses created before that date. This costs £4. Please note that we only accept I.T.V.s for £25 or over.