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Software

boston college computer replacement program

Each BCCR computer will come preinstalled with a standard set of software. What software your computer comes with will depend on whether it's a Dell or a Mac.

Dell (Windows) Software

All Dell computers will come with the software listed below.

If you need additional programs installed, ITS will work with your Department Contact to ensure a smooth transition to Windows 7. This may include determining if there are any issues with your software running on Windows 7 or upgrading your software to work with the new operating system.

Operating Systems

  • Microsoft Windows 7

AntiVirus

  • McAfee 8.7i Patch 2
  • ePO Agent 4
  • McAfee Anti-Spyware

 

Programs

 

  • Microsoft Office 2007 SP2
  • Acrobat Professional 9.3.4
  • Adobe Reader 9.3.4 (default PDF reader)
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 8
  • Mozilla Firefox 3.6.8 (default browser)
  • TN 3270 3.2E (UIS)
  • Thunderbird 3.1.2
  • WS FTP Pro 12.2
  • iTunes 9.2.1
  • Windows Media Player 11 with Firefox Plug-in
  • Roxio Creator Dell Edition 10.3
  • Cyberlink Power DVD 8.3
  • WinZip 14.5
  • SSH Communications Security Secure Shell Client 3.2.9
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2005
  • Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.0
  • Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1
  • Altiris client

 

Browser Plugins

 

  • Flash Player 10.0.45
  • Shockwave Player 11.5.8
  • Silverlight 4
  • Quicktime Player 7.6.5
  • Real Player 11.1.1
  • Java 2 Runtime 1.6 update 21
  • Citrix Web Client 11

 

Other

 

  • Drivers for BC printers

 

 

 

Mac Software

 

All Macs will come preinstalled with the following software:

 

Operating System

 

  • Mac OS X v10.6 (Snow Leopard)

 

Applications

 

  • Time Machine
  • Quick Look
  • Spaces
  • Spotlight
  • Dashboard
  • Mail
  • Thunderbird
  • iChat
  • Safari
  • Firefox
  • Address Book
  • QuickTime
  • Realplayer 11 
  • Flip4Mac
  • iCal
  • DVD Player
  • Photo Booth
  • Xcode Developer Tools
  • iLife ’08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, and GarageBand)
  • Microsoft Office 2008 (Office 2011 will be made available soon)
  • TN3270 (BC UIS)
  • Stuffit Expander
  • Fetch
  • Fugu
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Remote Desktop Connection
  • Altiris client

 

Browser Plugins

 

  • Flash Player
  • Shockwave Player
  • Silverlight