Free Software (ConnectWright)
On this page:
- About ConnectWright
- Available To
- Web Browsers and Email
- Classroom Software
- Data Back-up
- Media Players
- Security Software
- Specialty Software
About ConnectWright
Welcome to the CaTS ConnectWright webpage. This page was developed to serve the campus community in obtaining free software that CaTS supports, such as virus scanning, spyware scanning, and many others. You can browse the software below, listed by category. You can also click a category to the left and be taken directly to the list of software in that category. Please note that many of the download links go to websites outside of Wright State University, such as Microsoft.com and Ninite.com. All of these websites are safe and trusted providers of downloadable software. If you have any questions concerning the ConnectWright webpage, feel free to contact the Help Desk by calling 937-775-4827 or by sending an email to helpdesk@wright.edu.
Available To
Students, faculty, staff
Web Browsers and Email
| Software | Description | Support | How to Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Google's web browsing program. | Contact CaTS | Google Chrome |
| Mozilla Firefox | Firefox is a popular web browser similar to that of Microsoft's Internet Explorer. | Contact CaTS | Mozilla Firefox |
| Mozilla Thunderbird | Thunderbird is a popular email client similar to that of Microsoft's Outlook Express. | Contact CaTS | Mozilla Thunderbird |
| Apple Safari | Apple Safari is a web browser similar to that of Microsoft's Internet Explorer. | Contact CaTS | Apple Safari |
Classroom Software
| Software | Description | Support | How to Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respondus |
Create Pilot quizzes, surveys, and self-tests off-line with an interface that's easier to use than Pilot's built-in tools. You can also create printed versions of your online exams. This Windows program is only for faculty with designer access to Pilot courses. Mac users may run Respondus once they have launched a quiz in Pilot, by selecting either the Download and install link or the Launch LockDown Browser button if it is already installed on the computer. |
Contact CaTS |
Data Backup
| Software | Description | Support | How to Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dropbox | Dropbox is a free, Multi-OS, file hosting service that enables users to store and share files and folders with others across the Internet using file synchronization across many computers. Dropbox is for home/personal use only and should not be used to store, transmit or share official university or confidential information. | Company Support | Dropbox |
Media Players
| Software | Description | Support | How to Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| QuickTime | Quicktime allows you to play movies and audio on your Windows or Macintosh computer. | Contact CaTS | QuickTime |
| QuickTime with iTunes | Quicktime allows you to play movies and audio on your Windows or Macintosh computer. | Contact CaTS | QuickTime with iTunes |
| Real Player | Real Player receives and plays back streaming audio and video media over the Internet and also plays music and video stored locally on your computer. | Contact CaTS | Real Player for Windows |
| Windows Media Player | Windows Media Player receives and plays back streaming audio and video media over the Internet and also plays music and video stored locally on your computer. | Contact CaTS | Windows Media Player |
| VLC Media Player | VLC Media Player is an all-purpose media player. | Company Support | VLC Media Player |
Security Software
| Software | Description | Support | How to Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVG Anti-Virus | AVG Anti-Virus is an open-source virus detection and removal program for Windows. | Company Support | AVG Anti-Virus for Windows |
| Avast Free Antivirus | Avast Free Antivirus is an open-source virus detection and removal program for Windows. | Company Support | |
| Microsoft Security Essentials | Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. | Company Support | Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows |
Specialty Software
| Software | Description | Support | How to Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adium | Adium is a multi-service chat client for the Mac. | Company Support | Adium for Macintosh |
| Adobe Reader | Adobe Reader is an application for viewing PDF (Portable Document File) files. | Contact CaTS | Adobe Reader |
| Audacity | Audacity is an all-purpose audio recording utility. | Company Support | Audacity |
| Fetch 5.7 | Fetch is an FTP and SFTP client for the Apple Macintosh. | Contact CaTS | Fetch 5.7 is available for free for educational use. To register for a free code, visit Fetch Softwares. |
| FileZilla | FileZilla allows you to securely connect to a server to upload files. | Company Support | FileZilla |
| GIMP | GIMP is an all-purpose photo editing utility. | Company Support | GIMP |
| ImgBurn | ImgBurn is CD/DVD burning software. This product WILL NOT allow users to make copies of copyrighted material. | Company Support | ImgBurn for Windows |
| Java | Java allows you to use Java applications. | Contact CaTS | Java for Windows |
| Notepad++ | Notepad++ is an application for website source code editing. | Company Support | Notepad ++ for Windows |
| SSH (Secure FTP) | SSH allows you to securely connect to a server to upload files. | Contact CaTS | SSH (Secure FTP) for Windows |
