Software Store Blog

Kivuto, the company that hosts the VUMC Software Store, is updating the store platform on Tuesday, June 19, between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM.  During this time, Kivuto will display a message indicating that the store is temporarily unavailable to customers.

Mathworks, the company that produces MATLAB, is updating its platform support model in response to changes in customer behavior. New supported platforms include: Windows 8.1: support begins with R2013a OS X 10.9 (Mavericks): Support begins with R2013a Dropped platforms include: Windows XP and Windows Vista: R2014b (expected next fall) is likely to be the last release supporting Windows XP and Windows Vista.

Kivuto, the company that hosts the Vanderbilt Software Store, will perform system maintenance on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 6 AM. Kivuto expects the maintenance window to last no more than 2 hours.  During this time, the store will be in "maintenance mode" and will display a message indicating the store is temporarily unavailable to customers.

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Vanderbilt enrolled in Adobe’s new Value Incentive Program on November 1, 2013. The enrollment enables departments to purchase subscriptions for Creative Cloud for Teams through the Software Store. Each subscription includes: - 15 Creative Cloud Applications

Vanderbilt participates in the Microsoft DreamSpark Standard Program. DreamSpark Standard allows us to install Microsoft developer tools, operating systems, and server products in labs, classrooms, and on student and faculty computers for learning and research purposes.  We cannot use the software for infrastructure or administration. Microsoft recently added new products to DreamSpark Standard: Visual Studio Professional 2013 Visual Studio Express 2013 for Windows Visual Studio Express 2013 for Windows Desktop Visual Studio Express 2013 for

Last month, Adobe announced hackers stole some customers account information.  Adobe reset the stolen passwords and sent email alerts to affected customers. If you have an Adobe account, please take the following actions to protect your personal information: Change your Adobe password Change similar passwords.  If you use the same password for other accounts, or create new passwords using a simila

Microsoft recently added MSDN Platforms to its product catalog for developers.  Departments can purchase subscriptions for MSDN Platforms through the Software Store.  Subscriptions expire July 31, 2014 and are pro-rated annually each July 1. See http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/eng/products/msdn-platforms for product information. Visit http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/buy.aspx for information on other MSDN products in

All Adobe Education Exchange members are eligible for a free 12-month license for Adobe Presenter.  The offer expires at the end of November. Join Adobe Education Exchange at http://edex.adobe.com/. Request your free Adobe Presenter license at http://edex.adobe.com/adobe-presenter-giveaway.