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Citrix systems enable Eastern to deliver applications to
users that do not have them installed on their personal
work stations through a method of housing the applications
on the Citrix server.
Users log on to the system either through a web interface
or through the delivery of an icon directly to the desktop
that allows them to open the application and use
the resources from the server while still allowing them
to actually save files in print to local printers.
It gives you the ability to have an access to far more types of
software than you would typically have or have any need
to have on your hard drive.
It allows faculty, staff, and students to access software that
they don't have installed locally on their computer.
When I expressed interest in some of these software
programs to some faculty here on campus, they quickly
guided me in the direction of Citrix.
I've been using it in a variety of capacities since then.
If a client is using the web interface, the first time they
log on from their workstation they would receive
a notification on the website that they need to download
and install a client software application.
Access the site, install the program, and from there
it's very straight-forward.
Find the software you're looking for, and use it just like you
would if it's installed on your own PC.
I use Citrix to access SPSS.
Currently using SPSS and then also Dreamweaver.
Dreamweaver, Indesign, and Photoshop.
Adobe Professional, Respondus 3.
Adobe Creative Suite 3.
All the Office products.
And I've used the Office software as well.
Microsoft Office 2007.
Students access Citrix through the implementation of
a class account that's assigned by an instructor.
Students would access a web interface at home or in their
dorms, log on first with their Panther email account.
They get a second log-on screen that allows them to enter the
class account for that particular class.
I also use Citrix as part of my teaching in the
English Department's two computer labs.
They're ATAC labs, and all of the machines
are Citrix machines.
I'll also use it in my classes.
If we are doing website design we'll get into Dreamweaver, and
I can access it there.
Citrix applications can be accessed from anywhere
in the world if you have an internet web browser
and internet connection.
It's right there and they can do it at home, they don't
have to do it at work.
They can do it at home, because it's through the web.
The primary benefits I see to using Citrix is a reduction in
the total cost of ownership of software applications on campus.
It gives me access to programs that I wouldn't be able to use
if my department had to purchase those computer programs.
Honestly, it's the expense.
Some of those softwares that are on Citrix right now
are rather expensive.
Sharing that cost by accessing them on Citrix, it makes it
a lot easier for me to actually use them.
There are resources here on campus.
I made some calls and they guided me through what
I needed to know.
Any of the ISS's for each of the Colleges.
The ITC lab, some of the staff over in the Gregg lab,
the CATS staff.
They can also call CATS, and CATS will be very happy
to assist them with it.
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