Additional Software
The following software programs may be needed for some courses:
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Application Programs
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Version
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Comments
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| Macintosh Safari Web Browser |
1.2
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Initial indications are that it is compatible with USQ learning platforms and administrative systems.
Mac Safari updates and support.
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Microsoft Office 2000 or XP
Office 2001 for Mac or Office 2004 for Mac
Word
Excel
Access
PowerPoint
FrontPage (optional)
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Recommended minimum office productivity tool. Note, this is the USQ standard for staff. Documents created by USQ staff using this software may not open properly in older versions of the same software. (Note the USQ Bookshop is able to sell Windows and Macintosh versions of Office at significant discounts off RRP pricing to registered students.)
Microsoft Office updates and support.
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Microsoft Outlook Express
Mac Entourage
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6
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Recommended e-Mail Client.
Microsoft Outlook Express updates and support.
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| Mozilla Firefox Web Browser |
1.0
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Still undergoing extensive testing. Initial indications are that it is compatible with USQ learning platforms and administrative systems.
Mozilla Firefox updates and support.
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| Netscape Communicator |
7.1
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Note that at the current time there are known issues with all versions of the Netscape Browser older than 7.1 as they are incompatible with USQ administrative systems. We are still testing version 7.1 so support is limited.
Netscape Communicator updates and support.
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Open Office for Mac, Windows or Linux
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1.1.3
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Open source Office productivity tool. Not supported by USQ but maybe suitable for some students.
Open Office updates and support.
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QuickTime player
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5
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QuickTime Player latest version
QuickTime Player support page.
QuickTime Player FAQ.
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Shockwave (Macromedia)
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8.5.1
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Shockwave latest version
Support page.
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WinZip
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9.0
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Recommended file compression/extraction tool. An evaluation version is available for free download.
WinZip support and FAQs.
WinZip add-ons may also be useful.
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