Software Tips is back!
Regular visitors to the CIT website may have noticed that the popular Software Resources section went missing some time back.
Well, it's back as Software Tips! We've gathered some oft-used software titles and put them on one page for easy reference.
This revamped section now features more software titles, particularly Open Source and freeware alternatives. We've also highlighted software for Mac and Linux too.
Now, I'll try to lay out cost concerns simply.
Software under Campus Licence
If you are an NUS staff member and you want to install software which falls under a Campus License, you can download it from the Software Catalogue. You'll have to install and run the client if you haven't done so already.
Software in the Catalogue but not under a Campus License
If you require software that is in the Software Catalogue but only available on a per-seat basis, you will have to get your department to purchase it. More details can be found on Computer Centre's Software page, under Guide to University's Software Catalogue.
Software not in the Catalogue
If the software you require is not in the Software Catalogue, you will have to purchase the license directly from the software vendor/distributor. Please follow the University's procurement procedures.
Free and Open Source Software
If you are sure that the software license allows you to install and use the software without payment, just go ahead! It's nice to donate out of your own pocket to the developer, if they request a donation for use of the respective titles. Also, do note that developers can start charging for a previously free product. It's always best to archive the installation file of the latest free version.