Visualization and Digital Imaging Lab
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Software suggestions for the Viz Lab

Please supply as much of the following information as possible. The information you supply as well as the current availablity of funds will help us to determine if we can purchase the requested software in the VDIL. Software must be for use by VDIL researchers.

Note: All fields marked with a * are mandatory in order to process the form

Name:*
Department:*
Phone:*
Email:* (id@d.umn.edu)
Position:

Faculty
Staff
Graduate Student

1. What is the name of the software package and software developer or distributor?*

2. Which Version do you need?

3. On which platform(s) does the software run?
Mac
Windows
Unix

4. If it runs on multiple platforms which do you prefer?
Mac
Windows
Unix

6. What is the approximate cost per copy or for a site license, including manuals, and yearly renewal fees (if renewal is required)?

7. Would additional hardware be required on VDIL machines in order to run the software?
I don't know
No
Yes

If you answered 'Yes' please explain:

8. Please explain the importance of this particular software to the research.

9. How widely is this software used at other educational institutions or in business and industry?

10. Is there software currently available in the VDIL or other UMD labs which could also meet the need?
No
Yes - what are your reasons for choosing the requested package?

11. VDIL staff and Research Assistants might have very limited ability to provide consulting support for the software. Would you or someone else in your department be able to provide your own support?
No
Yes

We will probably have other questions about compatibility and licensing which must be determined before we can make a final decision about whether we can purchase the software. In most cases we can obtain this information from the vendor if you do not already know the answers.