# software

- Terminals (thinlinc / linux): Check the 'Applications &gt; Science' Menu.
- Windows virtual / stations in J11, K49: Check the Start-Menu. Normally, there is almost no mathematical software installed.
- Usage from outside of the Institute: [thinlinc](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/books/public-wiki/page/thinlinc)
- Your personal computer: you're on your own.
- If you need an individual software and/or licence for your computer, please contact the [IT - Support](http://www.math.uzh.ch/index.php?Kontaktmathematik&L=&type=#systembetreuung)
- Short overview about software and licenses:

<table id="bkmrk-productlicensesoftwa" style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;"><thead><tr><th scope="col">Product</th><th scope="col">License</th><th scope="col">Software</th><th scope="col">Comment</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Matlab</td><td>UZH</td><td>[campussoft](https://www.zi.uzh.ch/de/students/software-elearning/campussoft.html)</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Mathematica</td><td>UZH</td><td>[campussoft](https://www.zi.uzh.ch/de/students/software-elearning/campussoft.html)</td><td>[Activation Key](https://www.zi.uzh.ch/de/students/software-elearning/campussoft/Licensing-Mathematica.html)</td></tr><tr><td>Maple</td><td>UZH</td><td>[campussoft](https://www.zi.uzh.ch/de/students/software-elearning/campussoft.html)</td><td>Use [UZH VPN](http://www.id.uzh.ch/neu/notebook/vpn.html) to connect</td></tr><tr><td>Magma</td><td>IMATH</td><td>ask IMATH support for a copy</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Jetbrains: !PyCharm / C-Lion / !PhpStorm / ...</td><td>[Jetbrains Edu License](https://sales.jetbrains.com/hc/en-gb/articles/11558649766674-How-do-I-apply-for-a-free-educational-license)</td><td>[https://www.jetbrains.com/](https://www.jetbrains.com/)</td><td>yearly renew necessary</td></tr><tr><td>MS Windows</td><td>see below</td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>MS Office</td><td>see below</td><td> </td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table>

- Microsoft UZH: As UZH member, please check 
    - Office 365 **free for all UZH** members: [https://products.office.com/en/student/office-in-education](https://products.office.com/en/student/office-in-education)
    - Students: [https://www.zi.uzh.ch/de/students/software-elearning/microsoft.html](https://www.zi.uzh.ch/de/students/software-elearning/microsoft.html)
    - Employees: [https://www.zi.uzh.ch/de/staff/software-elearning/microsoft.html](https://www.zi.uzh.ch/de/staff/software-elearning/microsoft.html)

## MS Office on your private computer

- You need your `uzh_shortname` and the `AAI` password (typically identically with your WLAN password for 'public', 'uzh' and 'eduroam').
- Buy key and get URL to download software: [https://www.studyhouse.ch](https://www.studyhouse.ch)
    - click on `Anmelden` &gt; choose 'Universitaet Zuerich' &gt; login with uzh\_shortname / AAI password.
    - Choose Microsoft Office version, license and language: 
        - Microsoft Office / Office 365 University ESD: costs around 80 CHF 
            - **Right to use for 4 years. Even if you leave UZH. Including 1TB online storage.**
        - Microsoft Work-at-Home &gt; Office Professional Plus &gt; Office Professional Plus 2013: costs around 20 CHF 
            - **Right to use as long as you are UZH employee.**
    - After paying you receive a URL to download the software.