Software supported by WCTS

Faculty computers are delivered with the following software pre-installed and fully supported by Technology Services:

• Microsoft Office (current version for Windows XP or Macintosh OSX), Includes Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
• McAfee VirusScan for PC's, or Virex for Macintosh (virus protection software)
• MS Outlook Professional or Mozilla Thunderbird for PC's, or for Macintosh, OSX Mail or Thunderbird (IMAP email programs)
• Mozilla Firefox (web browser for Mac or PC) and Macintosh Safari, along with standard support applications such as QuickTime, RealPlayer, Shockwave and Flash players, Acrobat Reader.
• Telnet SSH programs

The following specialized software is also used on campus, and can by purchased through Technology Services by your department. Technology Services supports this software, but may not be able to assist you fully with advanced features:

• Graphics/Drawing:

  Adobe Photoshop, and Photoshop Elements
  Adobe Illustrator
  

• Web Authoring:

  Macromedia Dreamweaver

• Statistical/Analytical (we have limited site licenses for these applications; some licenses may be available):

  SPSS for Windows
  MiniTab
  eViews

• Other (some of these also have available licenses under limited site licensing):
  

  Maple
  ArcGIS v. 9, and ArcInfo
  

If you have questions about this software, or about the availability of other software not listed, let us know. If you have specialized needs, be sure to indicate this when you contact us to arrange for your computer, as explained on the New Faculty Computers page. You can contact Shannon Callister, Director of I.T. Support Services. She can be reached by email (callissb@whitman.edu) or phone (509-527-4948).