Software for Students

Important Information

Last Updated: September 17, 2007

The Georgia Tech IT Community has begun assessing and preparing for the eventual migration on campus to Microsoft�s current release versions of their operating system, Vista, and their Office Suite, Microsoft Office 2007. Part of this process is to recognize that many of our students are already using these versions on their personal machines. One of our top priorities is to minimize the inconveniences that inevitably arise, when working in an environment where different versions of the same product are in use.

As students you should be aware of the factors that will affect the deployment of these products across campus both in your academic departments, and in those areas supported by OIT; such as, classrooms and the Library Commons areas.

Windows XP continues to be the standard operating system at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Select which product you would like more information about:

• Microsoft Windows Vista
• Microsoft Office 2007

Software Distribution

This system has been set up to allow you to download site-licensed software. To use this system, you must meet the following requirements:

• You must be a current Georgia Tech student. (All software must be uninstalled when you leave.)
• You must have an active GT account
• Some packages include large file (files larger than 2GB). To download these files, you will need a browser that handles them correctly.

If all of these requirements have been met, please continue.

Other Places to Get Software

E-Academy Software - Autodesk and Microsoft Software for students at educational prices.

Engineering Computer Servies-The College of Engineering provides MatLab, AutoCAD and many other packages.

Managed Software Distribution - Software for Georgia Tech owned computers at academic discounts.