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UWICK CD Contents for Autumn Quarter 2008

The UW Internet Connectivity Kit CD-ROM (UWICK) titled "Spring-Summer 2008" is not being updated for Autumn 2008, the "Spring-Summer 2008" version can be considered "current" for Autumn Quarter 2008. If we have received an update since the CD was released, we provide a link to the update in the 'Update Available' column.

Installing UWICK software at work and home:
Please consult with your local/departmental computing support staff before installing UWICK software from the CD onto your work computer at the UW. While the UWICK may be used as a tool by your local/departmental computing staff, they might prefer to install other software. You should use the UWICK software when connecting your own computer at home or in a residence hall to UW resources.

Starter Set

The Starter Set contains tools to set up the basic network connection, provides secure terminal connections and secure file transfer. You must agree to the export regulations before you download.
UWICK Starter Set
MS WindowsMS Windows

Version on UWICK CD
Autumn 2008

Major Update Available Since the CD
(some products may auto-update after installation)

Secure Terminal

Tera Term Pro 2.34 - UW

No

Secure File Transfer

SSH Tectia Client 5.3.3.56 - UW

No

UWICK Starter Set
MacintoshMacintosh OS

Version on UWICK CD
Autumn 2008

Major Update Available Since the CD
(some products may auto-update after installation)

Secure Terminal
(required to use KEYNES)

Mac OS X
Terminal Scripts



Yes

Secure File Transfer

Mac OS X
Fetch (Secure) 5.3

Fugu 1.2
(Mac OS X)



No


No

Kerberos
(required to use Fetch)

MIT Kerberos5 "Extras"
Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) users MUST apply "Extras"

No
For Mac OS X 10.3 and REQUIRED for 10.4 (Tiger)

Other Software in the UWICK

UWICK Software
MS WindowsMS Windows

Version on UWICK CD
Autumn 2008
Major Update Available Since the CD
(some products may auto-update after installation)

Web Browser/Email

Alpine 1.00

Internet Explorer

Mozilla Suite 1.7.12

Firefox 2.0.0.11

Thunderbird 2.0.0.9

SeaMonkey 1.1.7

Yes - version 1.10 now available

No

SeaMonkey - now preferred

Yes - version 3.x now available

No

No

Anti-virus

VirusScan 8.5i wPatch 5
(Windows XP/Vista)

VirusScan 4.5.1 wSP1
(no longer supported)

McAfee Installation Designer wPatch 5
for UW Computer Support Staff

Yes - VS 8.5i wPatch 6 now available


No


Yes

Misc

BOINC 5.10.29
(Unsupported)


Yes - version 6 now available


UWICK Software
MacintoshMacintosh OS

Version on UWICK CD
Autumn 2008

Major Update Available Since the CD
(some products may auto-update after installation)

Web Browser/Email

Mac OS X
Firefox 2.0.0.11

Thunderbird 2.0.0.9

SeaMonkey 1.1.4


Yes - version 3.x now available


No

No

Anti-virus

Mac OS X 10.4 (required for all Intel-based Macs)
VirusScan 8.6

Mac OS X
Virex 7.7
(Virus Data Update)


No


No

Misc

BOINC 5.10.29
(Unsupported)


Yes - version 6 now available


UWICK Revision History

Phone Numbers
Installing the current version of the UWICK will configure your system with current phone numbers for UW dial-in networking services. These phone numbers do change from time to time. For current phone numbers see the Phone Numbers for UW Dial-in Modem Access Web page.

Note: The UWICK is distributed only on CD-ROM. If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, if it runs Windows 3.x, or you have any other questions, please contact us by using the Send a Question to C&C Web site.