Software Downloads
These are programs that UT Dallas uses and recommends.
*The following download information pertains to UT Dallas SOM faculty only.
Essentials |
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Flash (free) - Plays video and facilitates interactive learning exercises |
Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) to read PDF files |
RealPlayer (free) - Plays streaming audio/video (the UT Dallas standard) |
Microsoft XP Operating System (free); Contact David Sanzgiri to install. |
Respondus (free) - Makes uploading test questions to WebCT a cinch; email webct@utdallas.edu for password |
Microsoft Office 2003 - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access (free); Contact David Sanzgiri to install. |
Java (free) - You need this for WebCT. |
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Nice to Have's |
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Merlot (Website) - Incredible site with lots of free interactive exercises for business/accounting courses |
Swiff Chart (around $150.00) - Make your charts come to life with animation. |
Turnitin (free) - A really useful plagiarism detection program |
Hot Potatoes (free) - Easily create self-graded interactive quizzes and exercises. |
Windows Media Player (free) - Plays streaming audio/video |
Camtasia (around $150) - Record everything you see on your computer. |
QuickTime (free) - Plays streaming audio/video |
Spybot Search and Destroy (free) - Reduces popup ads; Contact David Sanzgiri to install. |
Winzip ($29.95) - Allows you to compress several files into one |
Audacity (free) - Audio editing program |