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 SP2
• Microsoft Office 2003 Professional

Security Software

• Symantec AntiVirus
• SpyBot Search and Destroy

Internet Applications

• Macromedia Dreamweaver 8
• Mozilla Firefox
• Mozilla Thunderbird,/li>
• Internet Explorer 6
• Microsoft Outlook
• WS_FTP Pro 2006

Backup Software

• Sonic RecordNow

WFU Academic Tools

• MatLab R2006a
• Maple 10
• SigmaPlot 9.0
• SPSS 14

Digital Media Applications

• Adobe Photoshop CS2 and Illustrator CS2(network access required)
• Microsoft Photo Editor
• RealPlayer
• Windows Media Player 10
• Windows Movie Maker 2
• PaintShop Pro 10
• DivX Player 6.2

Other Utilities

• WinZip 9
• Adobe Acrobat 7.0
• EndNote 9

WFU Library Research Tools

n addition to software applications, the standard software load has links to numerous resources for research, most of which are available from on or off campus. These tools will help users access the Library’s online catalog as well as electronic journals and databases. Additionally, links for contacting librarians for assistance are also available. Students who need additional research assistance can request a personal research session by clicking on the link under ZSR Library Services or contacting the Reference Desk at 758-5475.

WFU Computing Assistance
Links are provided to the following support resources

• ResolveIt (online Help Desk)
• BlackBoard Help
• Computer Training Materials
• Information Systems Help Desk
• TechTalk