Get Your New Free UO Computing CDs for Mac and Windows

The latest Duckware and security CDs are here!

Mac users need two CDs: the Fall2005 Duckware for Mac and the McAfee Virex antivirus CD
Windows users need three CDs: Windows Security 3.0, McAfee VirusScan, and the Fall 2005 Duckware for Windows

It's that time of year again: time to get the latest edition of Duckware, security, and antivirus CDs for computing at the University of Oregon. All of these CDs are free to currently enrolled UO students, faculty, and staff.

Duckware 2005 is a collection of the latest network software designed to help you with computing at the UO. Duckware CDs contain step-by-step instructions for using the university's modem pool, wireless network, and VPN connections. They're available in both Mac and PC versions.

The Windows Security 3.0 CD is for Window users only (see "Windows Users" section below). The McAfee antivirus CDs are available in two versions: Windows (McAfee VirusScan) or Mac (McAfee Virex).

Windows Users

Windows users need to pick up three free CDs this fall:

1. Duckware 2005 for Windows. This year's Windows edition includes the anti-spyware tool Spybot 1.4 and the Firefox web browser.
2. McAfee VirusScan for Windows. In addition to McAfee antivirus, this CD also includes McAfee anti-spyware.
3. Windows Security CD 3.0: UO Windows users will also need to pick up a copy of the 2005 Windows Security CD, which contains vital antiviral updates and system patches specific to Windows machines.

Be sure to run this security CD and the McAfee VirusScan CD BEFORE you connect to the campus network!

Mac users need two CDs:

1. Duckware 2005 for Macintosh. The Mac Duckware CD includes the file transfer program Fetch, the web browser Firefox, and an updated version of the Cisco VPN Client.
2. McAfee Virex. This CD also contains McAfee antivirus and anti-spyware programs for Mac OS 9 and 10.

Because the Mac operating system is unaffected by security threats seen by PC users, Mac users do not need a supplemental security CD.

System Requirements

PC users: To use Duckware 2005, you'll need Windows XP/2000/ME/98.

Mac users: The Macintosh version is compatible with Mac OS X.

Where to Get Your CDs

Campus locations. UO students, faculty, and staff may pick up a copy of the Duckware 2005 CD and Windows Security CD at the following campus locations:

• Microcomputer Services (151 McKenzie Hall)
• CC-McKenzie Lab (101 McKenzie Hall)
• CC-EMU Microcomputing Lab (22 EMU)
• CC-Klamath Lab (B13 Klamath Hall)
• CC-Millrace Lab (113 Millrace I)
• Knight Library Information Technology Center (second floor, Knight Library)
• Science Library Information Technology Center (lower level, Onyx Bridge Building)

Campus housing distribution. Students living in campus housing should have received their copies when they moved in. If not, they can get Duckware at Residence Hall and Family Housing area desks in the University Inn, Carson, Spencer View, Westmoreland, and in the ResNet office (101 Douglass Hall, Walton Complex).

Download McAfee Software Online:

If you prefer, you may download your copy of McAfee software online by using the interactive form at https://password.uoregon.edu/av/

Reuse and Recycling

If you decide you no longer want your copy of Duckware 2005, please don't throw it away! We'll gladly take it back and give it to someone else. Just drop it off at the Microcomputer Support Center, or mail it via campus mail to "Microcomputer Services, 151 McKenzie Hall."

Help

For additional Duckware help or information, contact the Microcomputer Support Center (346-4412, microhelp@lists.uoregon.edu).

You can also drop by 151 McKenzie Hall weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or visit their website at http://micro.uoregon.edu/