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Off-the-Shelf Software

Summary: Learn about software applications you can purchase from retail and campus vendors.

In the right place? If you want information on custom software, please see Custom Software Overview and Software License Agreement.

Off-the-shelf software, also known as "shrink-wrapped" or "canned" software, refers to standard (not custom) software applications. When you take off-the-shelf software out of the package, you automatically agree to the terms and conditions of the software license agreement.

Off-the-shelf software is available from:

Most computer stores, distributors, office supply stores, etc.
On-campus vendors:

ACS Software Distribution Center administers bulk purchases of software licenses from many software publishers, including Compaq and Microsoft. This software may be available for downloading. ACS Software Distribution accepts only recharge as payment.
UCSD Bookstore Computer Center has a list of software titles at academic pricing.

For a list of software recommendations, please see:

When you are ready to purchase software, please see How to Buy Software.

Questions? Contact Bryan Hurley, 534-1940.

Notice: Each copy of software used at UCSD must be covered by a license agreement. If you buy packaged software, the license agreement is included. Software obtained in other ways must be covered by a department, campus, or university agreement, or its use is illegal. Exceptions include: shareware (whose use should be registered as specified by the owner), public domain software, and software developed by the University.