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[[File:drive-optical-md.png|thumb|Microsoft and VMWare free software downloads.]] | [[File:drive-optical-md.png|thumb|Microsoft and VMWare free software downloads.]] | ||
| − | + | Several software/OS provides have programs that allow students and faculty to download software programs for academic-related, non-commercial purposes. | |
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| + | *Microsoft Azure (formerly MSDNAA) | ||
| + | *On-the-Hub (formerly Imagine) | ||
| + | *The VMWare Academic Program | ||
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* A fast internet connection | * A fast internet connection | ||
* A Windows computer | * A Windows computer | ||
| − | * A web browser (Firefox and Internet Explorer are | + | * A web browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Internet Explorer/Edge are supported) |
| − | * Also, be sure to read the license for each software product, as it is different from commercially acquired software. Most of the licenses prohibit for-profit work with the software. | + | * Also, be sure to read the license for each software product, as it is different from commercially-acquired software. Most of the licenses prohibit for-profit work with the software. |
* Thin Clients may not have sufficient disk space to download files from MSDNAA. Use one of the scanner computers. | * Thin Clients may not have sufficient disk space to download files from MSDNAA. Use one of the scanner computers. | ||
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To download the software available through BYU visit the following URL: [http://software.byu.edu http://software.byu.edu] | To download the software available through BYU visit the following URL: [http://software.byu.edu http://software.byu.edu] | ||
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Revision as of 10:42, 12 February 2020
Several software/OS provides have programs that allow students and faculty to download software programs for academic-related, non-commercial purposes.
- Microsoft Azure (formerly MSDNAA)
- On-the-Hub (formerly Imagine)
- The VMWare Academic Program
Contents
Downloading Software
- Goto the CAEDM MSDN Academic Alliance (MSDNAA) website or VMWARE Academic program website.
- Log in using your CAEDM account; no additional setup is required.
System requirements
- Sufficient disk space to download and setup the products you download (this is often at least double what is required)
- A fast internet connection
- A Windows computer
- A web browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Internet Explorer/Edge are supported)
- Also, be sure to read the license for each software product, as it is different from commercially-acquired software. Most of the licenses prohibit for-profit work with the software.
- Thin Clients may not have sufficient disk space to download files from MSDNAA. Use one of the scanner computers.
Solidworks FREE for students
Free copy of SolidWorks and
Free SolidWorks certification exams (quantity limited)
Available to registered BYU Engineering students
Please email your request to:
sotsupport@byu.edu
Include your major, your year in school and NetId
Other Free Software
BYU also offers additional free software for students, faculty and staff. For example, it has free Symantec AntiVirus Protection for Windows and Mac for students.
To download the software available through BYU visit the following URL: http://software.byu.edu
