Apart from Sophos Anti-virus and Simul8, for which LSE holds a licence for distribution to LSE users, the following software is freely available on the internet for personal use.
All other software suggested here is listed for information only and is not necessarily recommended by Information Management and Technology. Support cannot be guaranteed for users experiencing difficulty with any of these programs.
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Software Title
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Type of Software
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Operating System
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Installation Support
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Ad-Aware
Remove and block adware and spyware from your computer.
more information|
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Anti-spyware
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Basic - see Laptop Surgery
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Dev-C++
Dev-C++ is free software distributed under the GNU General Public License. You are advised to download the full version, which includes mingw, the Windows compiler system, if you do not already have this installed on your computer.
more information|
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Programming language
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XP, Vista
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None
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Google Chrome
Internet browser.
more information|
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Browser
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Windows, Linux, Mac OS
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None
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Malwarebytes
Remove and block adware and spyware from your computer.
more information|
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Anti-spyware
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Basic- see Laptop Surgery
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Mozilla Firefox
Internet browser.
more information|
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Browser
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Windows, Linux, Mac OS
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None
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OpenOffice
Word processor, spreadsheet and database software
more information|
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Office suite
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Windows, Linux, Mac OS
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None
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Opera
Internet browser with built-in client for email and RSS feeds.
more information|
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Browser, mail client
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Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Mobiles
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None
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R
A free language for statistical and graphical analysis: linear and nonlinear modelling, time series analysis, classification, clustering, etc.
more information|
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Programming language
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XP, Vista, Linux,
Mac OS
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-
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Safari
Internet browser.
more information|
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Browser
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Windows, Mac OS
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None
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Simul8 **
For business process simulation and decision analysis.
more information|
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Simulation
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-
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-
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Sophos Anti-virus
Remove infections from your computer and protect against malicious programs.
more information and free download for LSE users
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Anti-virus
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Windows, Mac OSX
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Basic- see Laptop Surgery
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Spybot Search & Destroy
Remove and block adware and spyware from your computer.
more information|
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Anti-spyware
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Basic- see Laptop Surgery
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Stuffit Expander
Create or expand compressed files.
more information|
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Compression utility
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Windows, Mac OS
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None
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Thunderbird
Manage email and read RSS feeds.
more information|
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Mail client
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Windows, Linux, Mac OS
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Basic- see Laptop Surgery
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ZoneAlarm
Protect your computer from attacks, block out unwanted connections.
more information|
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Firewall
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Basic- see Laptop Surgery
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** If you wish to obtain Simul8 from LSE please email the IT Service Desk| to arrange this.