Software Store Blog

Adobe issues critical Flash Player update

On February 4, Adobe released security updates for Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.43 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh and Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.335 and earlier versions for Linux. These updates fix a vulnerability that could permit an attacker to control an affected device. Adobe recommends installing the updates on affected devices as soon as possible. Visit http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-04.html to learn more and to access the updates.

Dell Offers Pre-President's Day Sale for Vanderbilt!

Experience star performance at stellar member prices!  Save early with an exclusive Pre-Presidents Day sale. Offers valid February 5, 2014 - February 27, 2014 at 6 a.m. New Inspiron 3135 3000 Series 10.8", AMD Quad Core A6-1450 Processor, Windows 8.1, 4GB Memory, 500 GB Hard Drive: Member price is $329.99 after $100 total savings.  Search order code: DNMOK02S Inspiron M531 Non-Touch 15.6", AMD Quad Core A8, 3500M Processor, Windows 8.1, 6GB Memory, 750GB Hard Drive: Member price is $449.99 after $281 total savings.  Search order code: DNMOC3002S Inspir

SAS OnDemand for Academics

SAS OnDemand for Academics provides free data management and data analysis tools that professors can use for teaching and students can use for learning.  Faculty and students use SAS software via the internet and process data by connecting to the cloud. SAS OnDemand for Academics includes: SAS Enterprise Guide SAS Enterprise Miner SAS Forecas

PyCharm Classroom License

JetBrains.com offers PyCharm, a software development tool, for $0 to educational institutions for use in non-commercial research and educating students in classes. Visit the following links to learn more about PyCharm: PyCharm documentation Support Resources Technical support contact Vanderbilt's subscription runs through July 8, 2014.

Mathworks Support Changes

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.

Software Store Maintenance November 26

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.