Software Downloads
This page explains how to access software that you can download for free from the Brandeis servers.
Overview
Software for the Brandeis community can be obtained from the public software repository. Both Windows and Macintosh software can be had here, and all of it is freeware, shareware, or, as in the case of Symantec Antivirus, commercial software for which Brandeis has a campus-wide license. You'll also find a lot of specialized software for particular coursework. If there is any software here that is required for one of your classes, your professor will let you know.
Connect From On-Campus Using Windows
You can quickly browse the contents of Woodstock with a Web browser by surfing to:
http://software.brandeis.edu/. You can download some files this way, but since some installers have multiple files associated with them, it's better to connect using Windows file sharing and then copy the entire directory of the software that you want.
- From the Start menu, select "Run...". You will be presented with a prompt, shown below:
- At the prompt, enter: \\software\software\ Then click OK.
Feel free to explore all the directories for programs that you might find useful.
Alternate Biology server
There is a server at \\BIO\PUBLIC offering guest-accessible installers using the Windows File Sharing protocol. The exact set of installers on this server is not identical to those on the main Brandeis server.
Connect From On-Campus Using Mac OS X
Mac users can connect to Woodstock via the web at:
http://software.brandeis.edu/.
In OS X, use the Go menu in the Finder to connect to network servers.
- At the prompt , enter the address smb://software.brandeis.edu/software then click Connect.
- Once connected, an icon will appear on the desktop.
- When you're done with the server, drag the icon to the Trash. In OS X, click on the icon then select File > Eject.
Connect From Off-Campus
If you're connecting from off-campus, follow these instructions:
- Connect to wormhole.brandeis.edu.
- Log in using your UNet username and password.
- In the box beneath the button labeled home, enter http://software.brandeis.edu/.
- Click on the button labeled Browse.
- You'll then have access to the contents of the server.
Symantec Antivirus
Symantec Antivirus (formerly known as Norton AntiVirus) can be obtained online for free for any Brandeis member. Go
here for more information or go directly to the download site:
http://software.brandeis.edu/Antivirus/.
SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences)
The University has purchased a site license for
SPSS. The license covers all faculty, staff and students, on campus and at home use.
EndNote (Bibliographic Management Software)
The University has purchased a site license for
EndNote. The license covers all faculty, staff and students, on campus and at home use.
Other Resources
Brandeis has a site license for RedHat Enterprise Linux. Please refer to
these instructions for more information.
