Eos Announcements
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September 16, 2009 Free Abaqus Student Edition FEA Software
NCSU students, faculty, and researchers may download the Abaqus Student Edition FEA for free. The Abaqus SE is ideal for students using Abaqus as part of their coursework or for those that simply wish to improve their skills with the software.
The Abaqus Student Edition includes:
- Abaqus CAE, Abaqus/Standard, Abaqus/Explicit, and Abaqus/CAE
- Perpetual License (no term, no license manager)
- Vista, XP
- HTML documentation set
- Maximum model size is set to 1000 nodes
For more information and to request a student edition download, visit the Abaqus free Student Edition page.
September 3, 2009 Announcing the NC State Mobile Web
After several months of preparation and planning, we're proud to announce the launch of the new NC State Mobile website – a collaborative project encompassing the efforts of groups all across campus.
The NC State mobile presence is a convenient place to find campus news and contacts while on the go. You can find the closest bus stop and watch a video on NCSU's mobile YouTube channel while you wait!
The new NC State mobile site supports any type of web enabled device from the most basic cell phone to the iPhone, Android, and Blackberry.
No matter where you are, you can get your NC State fix with ease.
We're already at work on improving your mobile NC State experience, too. Soon, we'll be adding features like maps, dining hall menu information, and sports scores.
Check it out now at m.ncsu.edu from any mobile device!
August 26, 2009 Eos Software Download Site has been redesigned
The Eos Software Download site, http://download.eos.ncsu.edu, was redesigned during the summer and boasts a new file server that enables the download of large files.
The Eos Software Download site is available to NCSU faculty, staff, and students. It uses Shibboleth, a web single sign-on package that has been set up to allow logins for users at NC State University and each of the other UNC System universities.
Many of the applications on the download site are available for use on personally-owned machines by NCSU faculty, staff, and students. However, certain applications are restricted to specific populations. When an individual accesses the site, a list of applications will be displayed that are permitted for use by that individual.
NCSU-affiliated individuals may contact eoshelp@ncsu.edu for assistance with questions.
July 23, 2009 ExpanDrive 2.0.2 for Mac available on Eos Software Download site
ExpanDrive 2.0.2 for Macintosh is now available on the Eos Software Download site at http://download.eos.ncsu.edu. ExpanDrive provides secure access to remote machines from Mac OS X computers. Remote machines are easily accessible from within Finder and Mac applications. ExpanDrive may be used to connect to your personal AFS space and other AFS directories.
Version 2.0.2 has an entirely new SFTP engine, based on a hybrid of OpenSSH and Python, with more than double the performance when transferring large files. FTP/FTPS support is no longer in beta and has many important fixes and compatibility updates.
April 10, 2009 SOC: "Buying and Using Your Laptop" Brochure
Student Owned Computing is proud to announce the release of our annual Buying and Using Your Laptop brochure. In response to budgetary restrictions, we will not be mailing out the brochure this year. However, all of the same important information is included in the available PDF.
What specs should my computer have? What about a warranty? Do I need to buy any specific software? You'll find answers to these and other questions as well as a timeline of important events for the Fall 2009 purchasing season.
April 10, 2009 SOC: Recommended Models and Vendors Announced!
We have posted our recommended laptops for Fall 2009 on our Buying a New Laptop page. Based on our positive experiences over the years, we have again selected models from Apple and Lenovo to be included as recommended computers. Additionally, we are pleased to add certain Dell models to our recommended list for 2009. You will be able to order these models via the NCSU Bookstores beginning in May.
All of these models come with a three-year manufacturer warranty. We have prepared an exhaustive list of specs for the laptops, available on the Buying a New Laptop page. You can even select multiple models and compare them side-by-side if you'd like.
Often, manufacturers update their specs during the summer, which is outside of our control, but usually the specs improve without an increase in price. If we receive any updates, we will update the specs and note the changes accordingly.
April 10, 2009 SOC: New Remote Access Tools Available to Students
Through the efforts of various members of ITECS, the College of Engineering has purchased a campus license to ExpanDrive, which is now available to NCSU faculty, staff, and students on the Eos download site at http://download.eos.ncsu.edu/.
ExpanDrive runs on Windows XP, Vista or Mac OS X 10.4.1 or higher. The application allows the secure mapping or creation of local drives that connect via SFTP to AFS file space. This action allows for the direct opening, editing, and saving of files in AFS space from an individual's personal computer much like they are accustomed to in labs and on office computers. Full setup and installation instructions are available on the download site at http://download.eos.ncsu.edu/.
February 25, 2009 Free Pro/ENGINEER software for students
As part of the College of Engineering's participation in the PTC University Plus program, NCSU students are now eligible for a free seat of Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Schools Edition. Included is a perpetual license of Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire and the appropriate training materials.
For additional information about the included software and how to register, visit the Free Pro/ENGINEER Schools Edition page (NCSU login required)
January 27, 2009 SftpDrive and ExpanDrive available on Eos download site
The College of Engineering has purchased a campus license for SftpDrive and ExpanDrive, and they are both available to NCSU faculty, staff, and students on the Eos download site at http://download.eos.ncsu.edu/.
SftpDrive runs on Windows XP and Vista, and ExpanDrive runs on Mac OS X 10.4.1 or higher. Both applications allow the secure mapping or creation of local drives that connect via SFTP to AFS file space. This action allows for the direct opening, editing, and saving of files in AFS space from an individual's personal computer much like they are accustomed to in labs and on office computers. Full setup and installation instructions are available on the download site at http://download.eos.ncsu.edu/.
September 27, 2006 EBI and EBII Lab hours extended
EBI and EBII lab hours are extended to match the student traffic. The new hours for all three labs as shown below (1008 EBI, 3003 EBI, and 1203a EBII) are in effect since Monday, September 25:
Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 (Noon) to 12:00 AM