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    Scientific Workplace

    Description: Scientific Workplace software provides mathematical word processing, LaTeX typesetting, and computer algebra. It provides an easy-to-use word processor that integrates mathematics and text in the same environment.

    Platform: On App2Go server (accessible by Windows, Mac, and Linux)
    Cost: There is no charge for current VCU students, faculty, and staff.

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    Licensing & Access

    Scientific Workplace is available on the App2Go Server. A personal copy of the Scientific Workplace may be purchased if you wish to install it on your computer.

    License Conditions

    There are three (3) concurrent use licenses of Amos available for use on the App2Go Server.  Only current VCU faculty, staff, and students may access Scientific Workplace on the App2Go Server. 

    Access to Scientific Workplace on the App2Go Server

    Using a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer, you can access Scientific Workplace via a browser window. Although Scientific Workplace runs on the App2Go Server, it appears to be running on your PC. You can open, save, and print files from your PC. Documentation on how to use the App2Go Server will provide you details such as system requirements, installation, opening files, saving files, and printing.

    Applications on the App2Go server are available to support research projects and are not intended for instructional use.

    Personal Purchase of Scientific Workplace

    Discount prices are available for academic and student use. 

    • Order an academic or student copy of Scientific Workplace
    • Order a Manual for Scientific Workplace
    • Order books about Scientific Workplace

    Manuals and Training

    • Get Started with Scientific Workplace - Select Help >> Contents >> Learn the Basics 
    • YouTube Scientific Workplace videos
    • Using Scientific Workplace: The Basics

    Support

    The vendor provides support on the use of the application. If you need assistance accessing the Scientific Workplace on the App2Go server, contact the IT Support Center.

     

     

     

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