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Macintosh Applications

The table below lists the public domain/shareware/evaluation copies of applications available for Internet exploration and WWW development. To pick-up a copy of the program, select the application web page link where you can download the most recent version. Unless otherwise noted, software download links point to the vendor's web page(s).

For the SFSU Dial-up Internet Access please go to http://www.sfsu.edu/~doit/helpdesk/kits.htm

Freeware Applications

Task

Icon

Application Web Page

Instructions (if available)
and Notes

Decompress

Stuffit Expander

Aladdin Systems Stuffit Expander is used to decompress .hqx, .sit and .zip files. Stuffit Expander is no longer a separate stand alone product. OS 9 & OS X include a free version of Stuffit Expander installed with the OS.

Helper Applications
Used with a WWW browser

QuickTime

Quicktime, by Apple, is used to view video/sound files in Quicktime (.mov) format. Also can play various audio file formats (.mp3, AAC and more).
QuickTime 3.0 Pro is available for SFSU campus owned computers. Contact x82494 for registration information. Upgrading to Quicktime Pro allows full screen video playback, editing and more for $30.

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Adobe Reader software is the global standard for electronic document sharing. It is the only PDF viewer that can open and interact with all PDF documents. Use Adobe Reader to view, search, digitally sign, verify, print, and collaborate on Adobe PDF files.

Firefox 2.0

Firefox is a popular web browser. Supports tabbed browsing. Check the Firefox FAQ and/or the Mozilla Firefox knowledgebase for solutions to problems, frequently asked questions, and tips. If certain sites do not load properly, use Safari.

Software available to the SFSU campus community ONLY

Click on the button in the Download column to download the software. You will be required to enter your San Francisco State ID as well as your PAC code. Machines located on the SFSU campus can download directly via ftp by clicking on the icon in the Application colum.

"By downloading or copying the software, you agree not to rent, sell, lease, assign or otherwise transfer the Software; reverse engineer, compile, make alterations to or otherwise modify the Software; or disclose or otherwise make available the Software, User Manuals, or copies thereof, to any third party."

Application
(on-campus download only)

Download

Instructions (if available)
and Notes

Virex

Virex

An application to scan disks for viruses and repair infected files.
Virex 7.7.1 requires OS 10.2.6 or greater.

Virex 6.1 is designed for Mac OS 7 - 9.x. This version can be configured to perform automated virus definition updates when your system is connected to the Internet.

Fetch

Fetch 5.0.2 (3.2 MB)

Fetch is an easy-to-use, full-featured FTP and SFTP client. Use to transfer files, rename/delete files, and create directories. Originally developed at Dartmouth University, now owned and developed by Fetch Softworks.

Fetch 5 Requirements: Mac OS X 10.2.4 - 10.4.x

Fetch Serial number needs to be entered during installation. Use the same Serial Number for both versions.

Lotus Notes

Lotus Notes 7.0.3
(148,488 MB)

Released 1/28/08

Lotus Notes is an integrated mail, calendar, and collaboration system with extensive user features.

Available documentation:
Introduction to Lotus Notes
Lotus Notes Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
Lotus Notes FAQ

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Last Modified: 03 Jul 2008
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Task	Icon	Application Web Page	Instructions (if available) and Notes
Decompress		Stuffit Expander	Aladdin Systems Stuffit Expander is used to decompress .hqx, .sit and .zip files. Stuffit Expander is no longer a separate stand alone product. OS 9 & OS X include a free version of Stuffit Expander installed with the OS.
Helper Applications Used with a WWW browser		QuickTime	Quicktime, by Apple, is used to view video/sound files in Quicktime (.mov) format. Also can play various audio file formats (.mp3, AAC and more). QuickTime 3.0 Pro is available for SFSU campus owned computers. Contact x82494 for registration information. Upgrading to Quicktime Pro allows full screen video playback, editing and more for $30.
Helper Applications Used with a WWW browser		Adobe Acrobat Reader	Adobe Reader software is the global standard for electronic document sharing. It is the only PDF viewer that can open and interact with all PDF documents. Use Adobe Reader to view, search, digitally sign, verify, print, and collaborate on Adobe PDF files.
		Firefox 2.0	Firefox is a popular web browser. Supports tabbed browsing. Check the Firefox FAQ and/or the Mozilla Firefox knowledgebase for solutions to problems, frequently asked questions, and tips. If certain sites do not load properly, use Safari.

Application (on-campus download only)	Download	Instructions (if available) and Notes
Virex	Virex	An application to scan disks for viruses and repair infected files. Virex 7.7.1 requires OS 10.2.6 or greater. Virex 6.1 is designed for Mac OS 7 - 9.x. This version can be configured to perform automated virus definition updates when your system is connected to the Internet.
Fetch	Fetch 5.0.2 (3.2 MB)	Fetch is an easy-to-use, full-featured FTP and SFTP client. Use to transfer files, rename/delete files, and create directories. Originally developed at Dartmouth University, now owned and developed by Fetch Softworks. Fetch 5 Requirements: Mac OS X 10.2.4 - 10.4.x Fetch Serial number needs to be entered during installation. Use the same Serial Number for both versions.
Lotus Notes	Lotus Notes 7.0.3 (148,488 MB) Released 1/28/08	Lotus Notes is an integrated mail, calendar, and collaboration system with extensive user features. Available documentation: Introduction to Lotus Notes Lotus Notes Quick Reference Guide (PDF) Lotus Notes FAQ