Technology
October29
Free & Discounted Software
As a UW student you can get various software like Windows 7 and AutoCad for free! Check out the UW Information Systems and Technology (IST) website for these and other free software, and others at great discounts through: http://ist.uwaterloo.ca/admin/softwareforstudents.html
Spotlight on some useful software on IST and other sources:
- Windows 7 - quick boot times and improved usability compared to Vista
- Full version of AutoCad - free on your hard drive instead of nexus for engineers
- Anti-virus – replace your old anti-virus (if it slows down your computer) with free Microsoft Security Essentials (don’t confuse with the Malware Removal Tool). Please visit the link below: http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/
- Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 is a notable discounted software suite for students, saving you approx. 90%! Check out the direct link below: http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-ca/default.aspx
Handy tip: Windows 7 has a Math Input Panel under Accessories that lets you draw the formulas. No more laborious clicking with Microsoft Equation needed.
We hope that these great software offers will enable you to focus on developing yourself through your work without causing a serious hole in your pocket.