Nebula software packages
Nebula users may supplement the default Nebula software suite with optional software packages. This page provides an overview of all currently available software packages.
Some packages are included with every Nebula PC. These are listed in the first table of standard software. Other packages are available as add-ons to the standard installation. These are in the second table of optional software. Packages listed as optional require server configuration for delivery to a Nebula PC.
Once an optional package is made available in Nebula, it can be added to any Nebula PC. In most cases, such additions require the purchase of additional licenses. Please consult with your Nebula support contact if you need more information about adding software in Nebula.
| Package Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Acrobat Reader | Viewer software for Adobe Portable Document Format files |
| Oracle Calendar | Electronic Calendaring system |
| Internet Explorer with Outlook Express | Web browser and email/news client |
| McAfee Anti-Virus | Virus protection |
| Nebula Support Request | Tool for submitting problem reports |
| Office Professional 2003 | Microsoft office productivity suite including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, FrontPage, and Publisher |
| PC Pine | Email client and Usenet newsreader |
| SSH Tectia | Secure File Transfer Client |
| Spybot Search & Destroy | Spyware blocker and cleanup tool |
| Teraterm | Terminal emulation |
| Textpad | Programming editor, used by AIS |
| UW Directory | Staff, student, and faculty directory |
| WS-FTP | FTP client (not encrypted) |
| Package Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Autodesk Express viewer | Free viewer for Audodesk |
| Crystal Reports 8.5 | Report viewer for FME |
| CutePDF Writer 2.3 | PDF creation via printer object |
| Firefox 2 | Alternative browser, used by AIS developers |
| GhostScript 8.15 | Used with CutePDF |
| InfoRapid Search and Replace | Programming editor |
| Mindscape Mind Manager X5 Pro | Diagramming and idea mapping tool (used in AIS) |
| Pagemaker 7.0 and Acrobat Distiller | Adobe professional page layout tool |
| Photoshop 7.0 | Adobe professional image editing tool |
| PureEdge/ICS Viewer 6.0 | Online grant submission tool |
| Programmers Workbench | AIS development tool |
| Project (2000 and 2003) | Microsoft project management tool |
| Visio Professional (2002 and 2003) | Drawing and charting tool |
| Visual Studio 6 | Development environment, used by AIS developers |
| Visual Studio .NET 2003 Enterprise | Development environment, used by AIS developers |
More Software Information
Standard software packages
The licenses for these software packages are included in the Nebula fee, and are installed automatically on all Nebula Gold systems, via the login process.
Optional software packages
These software packages can also be installed automatically on Nebula Gold systems via the login process. However, the licenses are not included in the Nebula fee, and must be purchased separately from the vendor of your choice. The UWare project (see http://www.washington.edu/uware/) or the UW Bookstore have educational pricing on many software packages.
Once you have secured the license, use the Nebula Support icon on each of the computers to send a message requesting the software. Nebula does not manage the licensing for you or remove software; those remain your responsibility. Nebula only offers a simple way of installing the software.
Upgrades to Nebula software
Information on changes and upgrades to Nebula software is found on the Nebula Software Package Policy page.
Additional software available to Nebula clients
The licensing arrangement that Nebula provides for Microsoft software includes:
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft FrontPage
- Visual Studio 2005 Professional
If you would like any of these installed on your computer, please contact Nebula Support.
