Software for home use

Preconditions

The computer must be connected to VPN to access internal services and resources on OsloMet from outside.

Contents

• Software for home use
  • Installation guides
• Free/available software
• OsloMet templates
• Office tools for home use

Software for home use

Installation guides

• Download MS Office Suite for private use (Office 365)
• EndNote: How to install EndNote – a tool for reference management
• Matlab: How-to install Matlab on your private computer. – Matlab can be used free of charge on private computers.
  • If you are to use Matlab on a OsloMet computer, please order the software via bestill.hioa.no
• SPSS: How to install SPSS – a tool for statistical data analysis.

Working from outside?

• You need to use a VPN connection to gain access to internal resources and shared folders: How to install Viscosity VPN client for private use (for Windows / Mac).

Free/available software

Free software – some services requires login via Feide services. Here you can find a list of some of the available software for: 3D tools, Anti Virus software, design tools, file sharing, free office tools for home use, free project tools, online survey and feedback tools and web publishing.

Available software via Feide (*)– here you will find project and cooperation tools, video and drawing programs, file sharing and storage tools, and online maps. (*) Requires Feide login with OsloMet username and password.

OsloMet templates

For Windows: OsloMet templates for letters and notes

• Note! Available under public directory (drive K:) - if you need to access the templates from outside. Requires VPN connection.
• File address: K:\felles\alle\maler\hioa-maler

For Mac: OsloMet templates for Office 2016

Office tools for home use

• Download Office Suite (pack) for free (Office 365) (Login with your OsloMet e-mail)
• Buy Microsoft Office  for Windows PC or MacOS for private use
• Download free office tools: OpenOffice eller LibreOffice