Software Download Centre
Welcome to AICT's Software Download Centre.
Free Software (requires CCID):
This list contains software which can be downloaded freely by University of Alberta Faculty, Staff and/or Students. You will need to use your Campus Computing ID and password to get access to the download site.
| Tangent VPN | Tangent provides a GUI front-end for VPN connection and authentication at the University of Alberta. *Please Note* Tangent VPN is not compatible with any version of the Mac OS newer than OS X 10.5. |
| Triton OpenAFS Client | Triton provides a GUI frontend for authenticating and managing OpenAFS connections to the University of Alberta and the Paul Scherrer Institut. |
| Chem Draw | ChemDraw includes Struct=Name, ChemDraw/Excel and ChemNMR. Create stereochemically correct structures from chemical names, and get accurate IUPAC names for structures. Estimate NMR spectra from a ChemDraw structure with direct atom to spectral correlation. The ChemDraw ActiveX/Plugin adds chemical intelligence to your browser for querying databases and displaying information. |
Paid Software:
This list contains software that may be purchased at AICT Product Sales in 302 GSB. Upon receipt of payment you will be provided an ID and password to access the download site.
| Deep Freeze | Deep Freeze instantly protects and preserves baseline computer configurations. No matter what changes a user makes to a workstation, simply restart to eradicate all changes and reset the computer to its original state. |
| WinEDT | WinEdt is widely used as a front-end for compilers and typesetting systems, such as TeX or HTML. |
| Timbuktu | With its simple setup, user-friendly interface, and multiple security options, Timbuktu Pro for Windows is the remote control software of choice for your home, classroom, or small business. |
| X-Win32 | XWin32 9 is a complete reimplementation of the product, including an all new user interface, a new SSH implementation, and an all new technology layer for drawing and displaying graphics on the screen. |
| Ghost | Symantec Ghost Solution Suite 2.5 is the industry's most widely-used deployment, system management, and computer imaging software solution. Use Ghost's proven hardware-independent imaging capabilities to significantly accelerate day-to-day imaging and deployment needs. This Windows migration software can also migrate all your client systems, including Windows 7, to the latest operating system, all from a single management console. |
Free Software:
This list contains software that anyone can download and install.
| Software Name | Licence | Description |
|---|---|---|
| WinSCP | Personal and/or U of A computer | WinSCP is an open source SFTP client and FTP client for Windows. Its main function is the secure file transfer between a local and a remote computer. Beyond this, WinSCP offers basic file manager functionality. It uses Secure Shell (SSH) and supports, in addition to Secure FTP, also legacy SCP protocol. |
| PuTTY | Personal and/or U of A computer | PuTTY is a free SSH, Telnet and Rlogin client for 32-bit Windows systems. SSH, Telnet and Rlogin are three ways of doing the same thing: logging in to a multi-user computer from another computer, over a network. |
| Thunderbird | Personal and/or U of A computer | Simple to use, powerful, and customizable, Thunderbird is a full-featured e-mail application. Thunderbird supports IMAP and POP mail protocols, as well as HTML mail formatting. Easily import your existing e-mail accounts and messages. Built-in RSS capabilities, powerful quick search, spell check as you type, global inbox, deleting attachments and advanced message filtering round out Thunderbird's modern feature set. |
| Safari | Personal and/or U of A computer | It's a browser. It's a platform. It's an open invitation to innovate. Safari sets the standard for the way browsing should be. |
| Chrome | Personal and/or U of A computer | Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier. |
| Firefox | Personal and/or U of A computer | The Firefox Web Browser is the faster, more secure, and fully customizable way to surf the web with features such as private browsing, password manager, awesome bar, anti-phishing & Anti-malware, session restore, one-click bookmarking, tabs, themes and easy customization. |
| LFP Drivers | Personal and/or U of A computer | Large Format Printer drivers for AICT's HP Z6100ps printers |
| Office 2007 Compatibility Pack | Personal and/or U of A computer | By installing the Compatibility Pack in addition to Microsoft Office 2000, Office XP, or Office 2003, you will be able to open, edit, and save files using the file formats in newer versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint . The Compatibility Pack can also be used in conjunction with the Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003, Excel Viewer 2003, and PowerPoint Viewer 2003 to view files saved in these new formats. |
| 7-Zip | Personal and/or U of A computer | 7-Zip is a file archiver with a high compression ratio. |
| Malwarebytes | Personal computer only | Malwarebytes is a site dedicated to fighting malware. Malwarebytes has developed a variety of tools that can identify and remove malicious software from your computer. When your computer becomes infected, Malwarebytes can provide the needed assistance to remove the infection and restore the machine back to optimum performance. |
