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Recommended Software

Support for your software

VIS recommends and supports the following software. Because one size does not fit all, VIS is available to participate in the evaluation/selection of alternative software to ensure compatibility within the CVM computing environment. All purchased software that is accompanied by a software license agreement must have a legal copy on file.

Software type	Windows	Macintosh
Operating System	Windows XP Professional	Mac OS X
Productivity Suite	Microsoft Office	Microsoft Office
Word Processor	MS Office: Word	MS Office: Word
Spreadsheet	MS Office: Excel	MS Office: Excel
Presentation	MS Office: PowerPoint	MS Office: PowerPoint
Database	MS Office: Access
Internet
Electronic Mail	Outlook	Entourage
Web Browser	Internet Explorer	Safari

VIS will install all recommended software listed including, testing for compatibility with all supported desktop environments. For assistance with software purchases, please e-mail the VIS Help Desk or call 292-4146.

Software available to students, faculty and staff

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) at OSU has a number of software packages available to support academics on campus. Most of the recommended VIS software are available through the Buckeye Bundle Site-License and OIT's Software Downloads. For complete information on software available through OSU, please the OIT software page which includes information for:

Microsoft Campus Agreement (formerly "Buckeye Bundle")
OIT's Software Downloads

Emergencies	Address	Phone
(614) 292-3551	601 Vernon L. Tharp Street Columbus, OH 43210	Companion animal	(614) 292-3551
(614) 292-3551	601 Vernon L. Tharp Street Columbus, OH 43210	Farm animal & Equine	(614) 292-6661

Address	Phone
1900 Coffey Road Columbus, OH 43210	(614) 292-1171

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