The Standard Software Load

Wake Forest provides a comprehensive collection of software for the ThinkPad. This set of software is known as the “standard software load.”

Operating System

• Windows XP Professional Edition
• Microsoft Office 2003 Professional

Security Software

• Symantec AntiVirus
• Lavasoft Ad-Aware

Internet Applications

• Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004
• Mozilla 1.6
• Internet Explorer 6
• Microsoft Outlook
• WS_FTP Pro 8

Backup Software

• IBM RecordNow 7

Math/Science/Statistical Applications

• MatLab R13
• Maple 9.5
• SigmaPlot 8.0
• SPSS 12

Computer Programming Applications

• Java and Borland C++

Other Utilities

• WinZip 9
• Adobe Acrobat 6.0
• EndNote 7

Multimedia Applications

• Adobe Photoshop Premiere and Illustrator (network access required)
• InterVideo WinDVD 5
• Microsoft Photo Editor
• Real Presenter/RealProducer Basic 8.5/Real Slideshow 2.0
• WinAmp 5.0
• Windows Media Player 9
• Windows Movie Maker 5.1
• PaintShop Pro 8
• DivX Player 2.5

Research and Classroom Tools

In addition to software applications, the standard load has links to numerous resources for research, most of which are available from on or off campus.
Individual research help is available at the ZSR Library. Visit http://www.wfu.edu/Library/referenc/pra.html for information on scheduling a session.

Online Resources

• ZSR Library Catalog
• Online Databases
• Journals
• Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
• Video Search

Helpful Web Pages

• ZSR Library Homepage
• Scholarly Websites
• Quick Facts
• Copyright Resources
• Plagiarism Resources

Library Services

• Online Reference (research assistance via chat or e-mail)
• Personal Research Sessions
• Interlibrary Loan

All the applications on the standard load can be accessed through the Start Menu: