| QUT SOFTWARE |
| Software |
Description |
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QUT Secure Access
Service Software (Cisco VPN)
Windows XP/Vista (32bit) (10.4MB)
OS X - Intel based Mac (14.4MB)
OS X - PowerPC based Mac (11.8MB)
Linux |
This program provides a secure way for staff and students to connect to QUT's IT services using an external Internet Service Provider or from other universities. QUT SAS can be used with both, modem and a broadband connection. Staff and students can have access to all those resources that they would have from within the university.
Please visit http://www.its.qut.edu.au/offcampusaccess/sas/use.jsp for setup instructions.
Warning: Any previous versions of the software (Cisco VPN) should be uninstalled before you install this version. You might need to restart your machine once the installation is complete
User Guides
Wireless Access Guide
Wired Laptop Access Guide
Off-campus Access Guide |
Anti-virus for Students
Anti-virus for Staff
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It is essential that you install and keep up to date, anti-virus software to protect your computer from such things as:
- malware, adware, spyware
- viruses
- worms
- trojans
- key loggers
- browser hijackers
- dialers
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OpenOffice |
OpenOffice.org is the leading open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. It is available in many languages and works on all common computers. It stores all your data in an international open standard format and can also read and write files from other common office software packages. It can be downloaded and used completely free of charge for any purpose. |
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Nvivo 8.0
Windows XP/Vista (375MB)
Nvivo 7.0
Windows XP/Vista (135MB) |
Nvivo is a program that allows you to handle very rich text based information, where deep levels of analysis on both small and large volumes of data are required. It removes many of the manual tasks associated with analysis, like classifying, sorting and arranging information, so you have more time to explore trends, build and test theories and ultimately arrive at answers to questions.
Nvivo 8.0 Installation Guide  [43KB]
Nvivo 7.0 Installation Guide [151KB]
QUT Staff and Students must uninstall the software when they leave QUT. |
| WEB BROWSERS |
Netscape |
This is the latest version of Netscape however this program is quite large in size and it may take
over an hour to download. Once downloaded, double-click on the icon
to install. |
Mozilla Firefox |
The award-winning Web browser from Mozilla is now faster, even more secure, and totally customizable to your online life. |
Mozilla Thunderbird |
Thunderbird delivers. Enjoy safe, fast, and easy email, with intelligent spam filters, quick message search, and customizable views. Brought to you by Mozilla, Thunderbird makes email better.
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| INSTANT MESSAGING |
Windows Live Messenger
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Now you can use Windows Live Messenger to talk to your friends who use Yahoo Messenger with Voice. The world's largest IM network just got even bigger! |
Yahoo7 Messenger |
IM with your Windows Live™ Messenger friends
using the all new Yahoo! Messenger |
ICQ |
Welcome to ICQ, the largest multi lingual community on the Web! Download ICQ, meet new friends, find old pals and get together with people around the world!
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Trillian |
Take Trillian, your preferences, and your contact list with you wherever you go. Use a fully functional Trillian anywhere, on any computer with an internet connection instead of online clients with limited functionality such as AIM Express and ICQ Lite. |
Skype
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Talk, listen, watch, read, write to anyone, anywhere in the world without worrying about cost, distance or time. |
| MEDIA PLAYERS |
Real Player |
Real Player is a media player, created by RealNetworks, that plays a number of multimedia formats including MP3, MPEG-4, QuickTime, and Windows Media formats as well as multiple versions of proprietary RealAudio and RealVideo |
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