Software Licensing

Software Available at No Cost

The Software Download Library hosts local downloads of software for faculty, staff, and students, including telnet programs, FTP clients, and anti-virus software. Due to licensing restrictions, you must be using a computer that is connected to the University network to download from the library. This includes computers in University offices, in computer labs, and on ResNet. It does not include computers on other dialup connections (AOL, etc.), cable modems, or DSL lines.

If you need software from the library and cannot download it, please bring a Zip disk or a blank CD-R to the HelpDesk.

While there are other free download sites on the Internet, please exercise caution when using them. Downloading software from unknown sources puts you at a major risk of contracting a computer virus . Also, you should be aware of copyright restrictions on shareware and demo programs, and also realize that some sites may be posting software illegally.

Special Licensing Programs

One of the services offered by the Office of Information Technology is the management of various software-licensing programs:

The Microsoft Campus Agreement provides licenses for specific Microsoft products for participating departments. The agreement is renewed annually.
SPSS is free for installation on campus computers with home use rights for faculty/staff included. Our site license includes SPSS Base, Regresssion Models, and Advanced Models for both Windows and Macintosh. It also includes Tables for Windows only.
Minitab is free for installation on campus computers. There is no home use and departments should provide their own CD-R.
Maple is free for installation on campus computers with home use rights for faculty/staff included. Students are not covered under this license. Departments should provide their own CD-R.
Xwin32 costs $40 per license.
The SAS System for Windows is licensed yearly. The first year costs $120, while renewals cost $110/yr thereafter. This license includes home use for faculty/staff. Also, each faculty license includes a license for one graduate assistant’s personal computer.
Autocad licenses currently cost $149.28/yr; this is liable to change depending on the number of licenses sold. There is no home use, and additional documentation is required.
Hummingbird HostExplorer is free for installation on University-owned computers. There is no home use.
The Sun ScholarPac provides free Solaris operating systems, Sun compilers, and other server software for any campus machine.

All software license charges must be paid by DTA. We cannot accept personal payments. For additional information about any of these programs, contact Sherry Harvey at 348-HELP or sharvey@bama.ua.edu.

Purchasing Software

Any software not available from the Software Download Library or a special licensing program must be purchased by the department or individual. A good first place to check is the University Supply Store, which carries academic versions of many popular software titles. You can contact the Supply Store's computer department at 348-0668.

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	Software Licensing Software Available at No Cost The Software Download Library hosts local downloads of software for faculty, staff, and students, including telnet programs, FTP clients, and anti-virus software. Due to licensing restrictions, you must be using a computer that is connected to the University network to download from the library. This includes computers in University offices, in computer labs, and on ResNet. It does not include computers on other dialup connections (AOL, etc.), cable modems, or DSL lines. If you need software from the library and cannot download it, please bring a Zip disk or a blank CD-R to the HelpDesk. While there are other free download sites on the Internet, please exercise caution when using them. Downloading software from unknown sources puts you at a major risk of contracting a computer virus . Also, you should be aware of copyright restrictions on shareware and demo programs, and also realize that some sites may be posting software illegally. Special Licensing Programs One of the services offered by the Office of Information Technology is the management of various software-licensing programs: The Microsoft Campus Agreement provides licenses for specific Microsoft products for participating departments. The agreement is renewed annually. SPSS is free for installation on campus computers with home use rights for faculty/staff included. Our site license includes SPSS Base, Regresssion Models, and Advanced Models for both Windows and Macintosh. It also includes Tables for Windows only. Minitab is free for installation on campus computers. There is no home use and departments should provide their own CD-R. Maple is free for installation on campus computers with home use rights for faculty/staff included. Students are not covered under this license. Departments should provide their own CD-R. Xwin32 costs $40 per license. The SAS System for Windows is licensed yearly. The first year costs $120, while renewals cost $110/yr thereafter. This license includes home use for faculty/staff. Also, each faculty license includes a license for one graduate assistant’s personal computer. Autocad licenses currently cost $149.28/yr; this is liable to change depending on the number of licenses sold. There is no home use, and additional documentation is required. Hummingbird HostExplorer is free for installation on University-owned computers. There is no home use. The Sun ScholarPac provides free Solaris operating systems, Sun compilers, and other server software for any campus machine. All software license charges must be paid by DTA. We cannot accept personal payments. For additional information about any of these programs, contact Sherry Harvey at 348-HELP or sharvey@bama.ua.edu. Purchasing Software Any software not available from the Software Download Library or a special licensing program must be purchased by the department or individual. A good first place to check is the University Supply Store, which carries academic versions of many popular software titles. You can contact the Supply Store's computer department at 348-0668.
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