ITS Supported & Recommended Software
The software in the table below represents a basic confirguration of supported software for general-purpose campus use. Many other applications are supported by ITS and colleges and departments have additional specialized software. Therefore, faculty and staff should contact either ITS or their department's support staff or systems administrator to guide their computer software and hardware purchases.
Students: the information on these pages can be used to aid in purchasing decisions, however you should consult your academic department for any specific computer hardware or software you may need for your academic work.
 Macintosh |
 Windows | ||
 FTP |
Fetch | WinSCP | |
 Office Applications |
Office Suite | Microsoft Office 2008 & 2011 | Microsoft Office 2007 & 2010 |
| Exchange Calendaring | Entourage 2008, Outlook 2011 | Outlook 2007 & 2010 | |
| Exchange Email | Entourage 2008, Outlook 2011 | Outlook 2007 & 2010 | |
 Security Applications |
Desktop Firewall | Built-in | Built-in |
| Virus Protection | McAfee VirusScan | McAfee VirusScan | |
| VPN | Cisco VPN | Cisco VPN | |
 Terminal Emulation |
RIT DialIP | DialIP | DialIP |
| tn3270 | TN3270 X Terminal Emulation | MochaSoft TN3270 Terminal Emulator Reflection for IBM 2007 | |
 Web Browser |
Firefox Safari |
Firefox Internet Explorer | |
Related resources
| Buying Guidelines for RIT Desktops & Laptops | Guidelines for RIT faculty and staff to purchase laptops and desktops for use at work. |
| Resnet Guide | General computer set-up and security guidelines for students. Before purchasing a computer, students should check with their academic department for any computer requirements. |
| Information Security | Keeping your computer and information secure is extremely important. This will bring you to the Information Security website where they provide information on securing your computer and privacy. |
| E-mail @ RIT | Everything you need to know about using E-mail at RIT and more. |
| Apple Store for Education | Faculty, staff, and students can use this link to purchase discounted Apple computers for work, school, or home. |
| Dell Premier Web Page | Dell's Premier web page for RIT purchases (must contact RIT Purchasing to get an account). |
| Dell RIT Web Page | Dell's RIT web page for personal/home purchases. |
| Software Licensing & Volume Purchasing | Information about software licensing and volume purchasing contracts for RIT. While the majority of the agreements cover software to be used on RIT-owned computers, some contracts do cover home use. |
| ITS Supported Services | This is where to go for more information on computer-based services that ITS provides the RIT community. |
| Getting Help | Still need help? Here's where to find contact information for the ITS Service Desk where all you computing questions can be asked. |