| VPN | Acrobat Reader | McAfee
Anti-Virus | Microsoft Internet
Explorer | RealPlayer Why it is needed: The VPN connection should be used when you need
to connect to protected NJIT network services from off-campus.
These include but are not limited to: Website to download this software and for information and updates: http://telecom.njit.edu/vpn Acrobat ReaderDescription: Adobe Acrobat Reader software allows for efficiently viewing information online across a broad range of hardware platforms and software applications. It is used for viewing Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files. PDF is a standard for electronic distribution that faithfully preserves the look and feel of the original file complete with fonts, colors, images and layout. Note: This program will not allow you to create PDF files, only read existing ones. Why it is needed: Many professors create PDF files and post them on their websites. Acrobat Reader allows you to view and print these PDF files. Website to download this software and for information and updates: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html McAfee Anti-VirusDescription: McAfee VirusScan protects your PC from all sources of computer viruses including floppy disks, Internet downloads, e-mail attachments, networks, shared files, CD-ROM and online services; it also scans and cleans the most popular compressed file types. Why it is needed: The threat of PC virus infection is now greater than ever. The need to protect your PC has become vital as there are more than 300 new viruses being created each month. If you are currently using another anti-virus program, such as Norton Anti-Virus, that is fine. You should not have more than ONE anti-virus program installed on your PC at the same time. We recommend that you update your virus files daily. Website: McAfee is licensed for NJIT-owned PC’s only. Personally owned PC owners should purchase an anti-virus software package before beginning classes: http://csd.njit.edu/resources/software.php Microsoft Internet ExplorerDescription: This program accesses and displays files and allows internet browsing, email, web-based word processing, chat, and other activities critical to online learning. Why it is needed: Course materials on the Internet AND on your course CDs (if available) require the ability to view HTML web pages. Our course materials are designed to be viewed using Internet Explorer. Netscape and AOL are NOT recommended, but can be used, however,some functions may not work with our online courses. Website to download this software and for information and updates: We recommend
that you update your version of Explorer to the latest version at http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com Description: Real One Player gives you the ability to view multimedia files, on both the Internet and those stored locally on your computer and your local area network. Why it is needed: RealOne Player™ is needed to play various types of
multimedia files some of which include: RM, RA, RAM, MP3, MPG, AVI etc. Real
file types are used for many online learning courses to show lectures and narrated
PowerPoint presentations. Description: WS_FTP LE is software that transfers files between a user’s local PC and another remote computer system connected via a modem and telephone lines or by a local-area network. Why it’s needed: WS_FTP will allow you to transfer files between the local hard drive on your PC to and a remote NJIT system such as AFS and is often used to upload web pages to a server. This may not be necessary for your class. For example, courses using WebCT will be able to upload (FTP) files to their WebCT course from within the WebCT program and will not need additional software. Website: http://www.ftpplanet.com/download.htm TeraTermDescription: Tera Term (Pro) is a free software terminal emulator (communication program) for MS-Windows. It supports VT100 emulation, telnet connection and serial port connection which allows you to telnet to remote servers from your PC. “Telnet” is the process of connecting to a remote server over the Internet. Why it is needed: After you have connected to the Internet, TeraTerm Pro allows you to telnet to different machines at NJIT, such as AFS and Tesla. After connecting and logging into these different machines, students can run programs, check email, or manipulate their files. WinZipDescription: WinZip makes it easy for Windows users to compress or un-compress files. WinZip can handle ZIP, TAR, GZIP and CAB files. Why it is needed: Faculty and students may “zip” (compress) large files or groups of files for faster upload or e-mailing. You would require this program to “unzip” them for use. Website to download this software and for information and updates: An evaluation version of this software is available at http://www.winzip.com/ddchomea.htm PowerPoint ViewerDescription: Viewer that allows you to open and view PowerPoint presentation files. Why it is needed: Many professors use PowerPoint presentations on their websites
and in their course CD’s. If you already have Microsoft Office
or PowerPoint installed on your PC, you do not need to install this software. Website to download this software and for information and updates: |