Additional Software Requirements Fall 2005
For students entering in other class years, see Additional Software Requirements.
Unless noted otherwise below, the following software is required for all students entering this year, and much of it is provided for free to you on CD-ROM at Orientation.
If you already have the computer you plan to use this fall and you know how to download and install software from the Web, we strongly recommend that you begin these important tasks as soon as possible to enable you to better focus on Orientation activities.
You can also get a head start by following all the steps in our Computer Security guide.
Some of the software downloads below require registration, and some can take a long time to download over a slow connection. If you don't feel like registering, or if you have dialup instead of broadband, you can wait to install much of this software from the CD-ROM you'll receive for free at Orientation.
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Software Application
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What does it do?
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Notes
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Windows users must have both of the following browsers:
- Firefox (latest version)
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1
Mac users must have both of the following browsers:
- Firefox (latest version)
- Apple Safari 2.0 for OS 10.4 users or
Apple Safari 1.2 for OS 10.3 users
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Enables you to view and print web pages.
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All are available as free downloads:
Some of our required software or Web sites may be incompatible with your preferred Web browser or operating system. When this happens, you'll need to install a compatible browser and use it only when you need to use that particular software or Web site.
We encourage you to become comfortable using more than one Web browser.
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Any one of the following:
- Adobe Reader 7.0.1
- Adobe Acrobat Standard 7.0.x
- Adobe Acrobat Professional 7.0.x
What's the difference?
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Enables you to view and print PDF files, which are files that let you view and print a file exactly as the author designed it, without needing to have the same application or fonts used to create the file. Learn more: Adobe Reader.
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Adobe Reader is available as a free download:
Download Adobe Reader
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Both of the following:
- Macromedia Flash
- Macromedia Shockwave
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Enables you to view and interact with multimedia creations.
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Both are available as a free download:
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Any one of the following:
- Norton Anti-Virus
- McAfee VirusScan
- Any other auto-updating anti-virus software
We recommend Norton Anti-Virus 2005. Details: Get anti-virus software.
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Protects your computer from computer viruses.
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Unfortunately, UCSF does not provide this software for you, and it's not available for free.
Details: Get anti-virus software.
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Any software or hardware firewall
Windows users: We recommend any version of Zone Alarm by Zone Labs.
Mac users: We recommend the firewall included with Mac OS X.
Details: Set up a firewall.
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Protects your computer from intruders who exploit flaws in your computer's software to create annoyances or to steal or damage your data.
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UCSF does not provide this software or hardware for you. Some software firewalls are available for free.
Details: Set up a firewall.
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Any anti-spyware software (Windows only)
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Protects your computer from intruders who exploit flaws in your computer's software to create annoyances or to steal or damage your data.
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UCSF does not provide this software, but it is available for free.
Details: Remove spyware.
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UCSF VPN
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Enables you to access UCSF-restricted data when you use an off-campus Internet connection such as dialup, DSL, or cable modem.
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UCSF provides this software for free to its students.
Details: Virtual Private Network (VPN).
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All of the following:
- QuickTime 7
- RealOne Player 10
- Windows Media Player 10 (Windows) or Windows Media Player 9 (Macintosh)
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Enables you to play music, video, and other media files.
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All are available as free downloads:
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Chime 2.6 SP6 (Windows) or
Chime 2.6 SP3 (Macintosh)
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Enables you to view 3-D renderings of molecular structures on web pages.
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To download: Register at Chime Registration, then download from Chime Download.
You will need Chime for your Chemistry 111 lab during your first week of classes.
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RasMol 2.7.2.1.1 (Windows only)
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Enables you to draw 3-D renderings of molecular structures.
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To download: Visit RasMol 2.7.2.1.1.
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Protein Explorer 2.45 Beta (Windows only)
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Enables you to view and explore 3-D renderings of molecular structures.
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Details: Protein Explorer.
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