Access 2003 Improve the way you organize, access, and share information. Access 2003 lets you create databases. It is sophisticated enough for developers and easy enough for new users.
Acrobat Professional Adobe Acrobat Professional provides the tools necessary to create PDF files. Files that are saved as PDFs can be viewed but require special software to be modified.
Adobe Reader The Adobe Reader software allows you to read PDF files on your Windows computer.
AntiVirus and AntiSpywareProtect your computer from viruses and spyware. View TechClips that provide information on Symantec Antivirus and Microsoft AntiSpyware.
Ball State Web Gradebook
The Ball State Web Gradebook can be used to store and display grades for BSU courses. The BSU Gradebook, sometimes called Web Gradebook, is different from the Blackboard Gradebook.
BetaPlace Software Downloads At Ball Sate University, the BetaPlace is used to provide advance release of new and emerging technologies that are not yet ready for general distribution or are not yet supported by University Computing Services.
Blackboard
Blackboard is a course management solution used by Ball State University. It provides a set of integrated tools to help manage your courses, facilitate student participation and collaboration, and support assessment and student evaluation.
Communicator 2005 Use Microsoft Office Communicator 2005 to collaborate with others here at Ball State. Some of the features include instant messaging, voice and video chat, and application sharing. This product is part of
BetaPlace.
Computer Username Password
To access many of the online resources, such as Blackboard and inQsit, you must have a Ball State Computer Username and password. Learn how to properly manage this password.
Dreamweaver CS4 - Mac Dreamweaver CS4 for the Mac is an Adobe program that can be used to create web pages on a Mac.
Electronic Mass E-mail System details the proper procedures for sending electronic mass e-mails to the Ball State Community. It includes information about allbsu as well as the electronic mass e-mail request process. Please note that you must be an employee of Ball State to make a mass e-mail request. All mass e-mails go through an approval process.
EndNote X2EndNote is a reference management software that allows you to enter and then manage bibliographies and references when writing essays or papers.
Entourage 2004Entourage is a program that can be used to access your Ball State Exchange e-mail account from a Mac computer. The current versions of Entourage, is Entourage 2008.
Entourage 2008If you are using a Mac and want to access your Ball State e-mail account, Entourage 2008 provides an easy to use way to get to your e-mail.
ePrint ePrint software allows you to save paper by printing to a PDF rather than to paper. The PDF can then be stored electronically in such places as your iLocker account, flash drive, or the hard drive of your computer.
Excel 2003Microsoft Excel 2003 provides ways to turn data into information using powerful tools to analyze, communicate, and share your results.
Excel 2007Analyze, share, and manage information to make more informed decisions using Excel 2007.
Excel 2008 Excel 2008 is the newest version of Excel for the Mac. It helps you present data effectively with powerful chart templates and tools.
Exchange Labs
Exchange Labs accounts provide a new e-mail option for students. Exchange Labs accounts are hosted by Microsoft abd provide larger mailbox sizes and access to other applications.
Flash DrivesFlash Drives, sometimes called jump drives or thumb drives, are small portable storage devices that you can carry with you. They provide a great way to carry your files with you.
Forward Your Ball State E-mailE-mail sent to your Ball State e-mail address can be delivered to another e-mail account, such as a Ball State Exchange Labs account, Ball State GoogleApps account or any other e-mail account that you specify.
FrontBridge SPAM Protection
Ball State uses a Microsoft service, called FrontBridge, to help manage and eliminate SPAM from the Ball State Exchange (Outlook) e-mail system.
FrontPage 2003
FrontPage 2003 is a web authoring tool from Microsoft that is for use on Windows computers. Use the many features of FrontPage 2003 to create great web sites.
GoogleAppsGoogleApps accounts are another of the e-mail options for students. These accounts are optional for students, but provide large mailboxes and access to other Google applications. GoogleApps accounts are hosted by Google and are similar to a gmail account.
IBM
Resolve access issues, customize your IBM terminal emulation software, and learn more about the IBM mainframe system.
iConnect Accounts for Alumni Ball State Alumni can establish a Ball State affiliated life-time e-mail account, called an iConnect account. iConnect is a free MSN hotmail account personalized with @ballstate.bsu.edu as part of the e-mail address.
iConnect Accounts for EmployeesIf you are a current Ball State Employee and would like to set up a Ball State affiliated life-time e-mail account, then you can set up an iConnect account. Creating an iConnect account is optional. Please note the iConnect accounts do not expire even after you leave Ball State.
iLockeriLocker is the perfect place to store and share files. Create an iLocker account and then access you files from any computer with an Internet connection.
inQsit
inQsit is an online system that provides a means to develop and give online tests and surveys.
Internet Explorer 7Internet Explorer is Microsoft’s Web Browser. Internet Explorer 7 provides a streamlined interface including tabbed browsing.
iPAQ Pocket PC Learn how to use some of the many features of your iPAQ Pocket PC.
iPhoto - Mac iPhoto is a software application made by Apple
for their Mac OS X operating system. iPhoto can import, organize, edit, print and share digital photos.
iPod Touch and iPhonesLearn to use the Apple iPod Touch and iPhones, including setting them up to access your Ball State e-mail.
iWeb
iWeb provides space where students, employees, and student organizations can publish web pages. Web pages can be created with lots of different programs and iWeb gives you several different ways to publish your pages.
Mac OS X
Get the most out of Mac OS X by utilizing some of its built-in features.
MediaSite
Mediasite is a presentation recording technology that Ball State University has adopted for use in both distance education and on-campus courses.
Network Operations Center (NOC) The Ball State Network Operations Center (
www.bsu.edu/noc) provides information about the campus data network including network layout diagrams, information about your connection, and network usages statistics.
OneNote 2007Microsoft Office OneNote 2007 is a digital notebook that provides you with one place to gather their notes and information.
Outlook 2003Outlook 2003 is a program that can be used to access your Ball State Exchange e-mail account on a Windows computer. The current version of Outlook for Windows is Outlook 2007.
Outlook 2007The current version of Microsoft Outlook is Outlook 2007. It provides a great way to access your Ball State Exchange account from a Windows computer.
Outlook Web Access (OWA) - Mac
You can access your Ball State Exchange account from the Internet using Outlook Web Access (OWA). OWA is sometimes called webmail. It provides a great way to access your BSU e-mail account from the Internet.
Outlook Web Access (OWA) - Windows Windows users can access OWA using various browsers, but Internet Explorer is the recommended one. Learn how to access and utilize OWA on a windows computer.
Photoshop Elements - Windows Photoshop Elements 4 for Windows provides a great way to edit, enhance, organize, and share your digital photos.
PowerPoint 2003
Improve the way you create, present, and collaborate on presentations. Use enhanced multimedia capabilities to deliver presentations with more impact.
PowerPoint 2007
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 enables users to quickly create high-impact, dynamic presentations, while integrating workflow and ways to easily share information.
SafariSafari is a web browser that is used on the Mac. It provides a great interface to browse, search, and view web content.
SharePoint 2007
Microsoft SharePoint is a browser based collaboration and central information sharing platform that simplifies information management, collaboration, and business process automation. SharePoint allows owners to manage permissions to specialized web portals for shared workspaces, document libraries, wikis, blogs, and discussion boards.
Software & Services Downloads As a student or employee of the university, you are entitled to visit the Software & Services Downloads page to download and use various software and service offerings free of charge. Included are Symantec Antivirus, Windows operating systems, and several software programs for Mac or Windows computers.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)Establish a private or secure network connection within a public network by using Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPN provides protection for your wireless connection and also allows you to access campus resources from off-campus.
WebXtender
WebXtender is a document management system that provides online access to reports.
Windows Vista
Windows Vista is the newest release of the Windows operating system. It offers many new features and enhancements.
Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP is an operating system used on many Ball State computers. Learn how to do many useful tasks in Windows XP.
Wireless Network Access for Guests
While visiting campus, guests can access the Ball State wireless network by connecting to
. This connection is available across campus and does not require a or password to access.
Wireless Network Access for Students and EmployeesStudents and employees should access the Ball State wireless network by connecting to
bsu. This connection requires that you log in with your Ball State and password.
Word 2003Microsoft Word 2003 can be used to create great looking documents.
Word 2004Microsoft Word 2004 runs on the Mac. Learn to use many of the features it offers to create professional looking documents.
Word 2007Word 2007 is the newest version of Word. It combines a comprehensive set of writing tools with an easy-to-use interface.
Word 2008
The newest version of Microsoft Word for the Mac is Word 2008. Use Word 2008 to easily create great looking documents.