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Software on this page is considered obsolete. Users of software versions listed below are encouraged to upgrade to a more current version or an alternative product as soon as possible, since future availability of these titles is uncertain. To install current software click here.

This page contains links to Brown University licensed software and sources for commonly used applications. By selecting the product title, you will be linked to instructions on how to obtain the software. All Brown University licensed software products will require that you authenticate with your Brown username and password prior to permitting access to the software.

Requires KeyAccess Several products are controlled by the KeyServer. You must have KeyAccess installed and be connected to the Brown University campus KeyServer to install and run these products.
License Managed app Although not controlled by KeyServer, any product title having this "license managed" notation is controlled by a network license manager. You must be connected to the Brown network to use license managed software.
Vista compatible This image identifies software that works on the Windows Vista (32-bit) Operating System. Some applications may require additional configuration steps. Please consult the installation instructions.

Click tab to select platform:  Macintosh   Windows   UNIX   User guide   Current software
Obsolete Windows Software   (click on column heading to sort)
Product
(click item for instructions)
Released Description Restrictions Type
Adobe CS2 Requires KeyAccess 2005.11.02 Adobe's suite of productivity applications for Windows. Applications include Acrobat, GoLive, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.  Adobe All Brown users,
on campus/VPN
Publication
FileMaker Pro 8.5 Vista compatible 2006.07.25 Database development and management application.  FileMaker Inc. All Brown users Database
Sigmaplot 8.0 Requires KeyAccess 2008.09.09 Data analysis and visualization.  Systat All Brown users,
on campus/VPN
Visualization
Symantec AntiVirus 10.1.5 2006.11.09 Formerly Norton AntiVirus, Symantec AntiVirus client.  Symantec All Brown users AntiVirus
User guide

Clicking on a tab containing computing platform (Macintosh, Windows, UNIX) will load the software selections for the clicked platform. Clicking on a column heading will sort the table based on the clicked column.

Table Headings
  • Product - the name of the product. Clicking on a product name within the table will bring you to a page providing instructions on how to obtain and install the product.
  • Released - this is the date the product was released or last updated by CIS.
  • Description - brief description of the product. The name of the product's author/vendor follows the description in small print.
  • Restrictions - a summary of user and usage restrictions on the product.
    In most cases, products that are restricted to "on campus only" may be accessed through Brown's VPN.
    Items labeled (MSCA) are restricted to Brown University paid Faculty and Staff.
  • Type - a best fit categorization of the function of the product.
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Last Reviewed: Wednesday, 10-Sep-2008 13:21:23 EDT by Software_Services