This is a list of software you may need, and a link to get the most up-to-date version.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader X
Reads pdf documents - Firefox
Alternative to IE9 - Medialab
Psych testing software. Duke has a site license for ver. 2008. After installing, open the program for the first time. It will generate a code that you need to send to You must keep the software window open while you await their response. They will send you a code back, which then allows you to license the product. - Pdf995 and Converter (You will need both)
Free PDF generator - Print Screen
Prints your desktop - Thunderbird
Alternative e-mail client to Microsoft Outlook and other similar programs - VPN
Allows you to reach your files on the network. Accept "Default" as department - Winscp
Easy way to ftp securely - 7 Zip
Unzips files that have been zipped with .zip or .tar
Duke has a site license for many necessary software titles. This list is some of the names you might find valuable.
Click here for a complete list and download. (netid and password required)
- Endnote13
Reference database and formatter in MS Word - Endnote 15
Only version that will work with Microsoft Office 2010 - Eprint for Windows 32 bit
- Eprint for Windows 64 bit
- Eprint for Macs
Allows you to print to public printers (OIT) on Duke's Campus - F Secure-Windows
Allows you to send files from your computer to your sociology account or your Duke (NetID) account - Filezilla
Allows you to send files from your computer to your sociology account or your Duke (NetID) account - Mcafee8.8 -Windows
Virus protection - McAfee for Macs and McAfee Agent 4.0.0 if needed by installer
- Microsoft Office for both Windows and Mac
- Microsoft Windows
- X-Win 32 2012 and Activation Instructions
Graphic interface to statistical software. Will allow you to use SAS and STATA at home.
