Software

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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 Vista. This may include determining if there are any issues with your software running on Vista or upgrading your software to work with the new operating system. For a current list of known compatibility issues, see our Vista compatibility help article.

Operating System

  • Microsoft Windows Vista

    Windows Vista has many new features, including a modernized look, better search capability, and improved security. However, the way you use is it very similar to earlier versions of Windows. To learn more about Vista visit our Using Your New Computer section.

AntiVirus

  • McAfee 8.5i Patch
  • ePO Agent 3.6
  • McAfee Anti-Spyware

Programs

  • Microsoft Office 2007 SP2
  • Microsoft Office Compatibility Patch 3.0
  • Acrobat Professional 9.1.3
  • Adobe Reader 9.1.3
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
  • Mozilla Firefox 3.0.1.4
  • Real Player 11.0.1
  • Java 2 Runtime 1.5.0_19
  • Thunderbird 2.0.0.23
  • TN 3270 3.2C (UIS)
  • WS FTP Home 2007
  • iTunes 8.02.20
  • Sonic Roxio Creator Plus 9.1.573
  • Cyberlink Power DVD 8.2.5408
  • WinZip 11.2
  • SSH Communications Security Secure Shell Client 3.2.9
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2005
  • Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.0
  • Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1
  • MS Games 

Browser Plugins

  • Flash Player 10.0.32.18
  • Shockwave Player 11.5.1r601
  • Quick time Player 7.6.4
  • Windows Media Player 11 Firefox Plug-in 

Other

  • Drivers for BC printers

 

Mac Software

All Macs will come preinstalled with the following software:

Operating System

  • Mac OS X v10.5 (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
  • TN3270 (BC UIS)
  • Stuffit Expander
  • Fetch
  • Fugu
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Remote Desktop Connection

Browser Plugins

  • Flash Player
  • Shockwave Player
  • Silverlight