Computing Clusters and Classrooms

CIS provides access to several types of software in the computing clusters. In addition to providing access to many of the same programs that are available on the Brown Web, the Computing Clusters provide a number of course-specific applications.

Software located in the Cluster is intended for Computing Cluster users and University classes that require course-related software. Most of these software packages are generally accessible; however, some packages are restricted and are intended for instructional purposes only. For information concerning restricted software, send email to itg@brown.edu.

• Cluster locations and hardware configurations
• Cluster hours
• Macintosh Software
• Windows Software

Software changes

Software changes occur twice per year in the CIS Public Computing Clusters and Classrooms; over the summer and winter breaks. Solicitation for software change requests occur every June and October. Software requests are due by mid-July and mid-November. No changes, except critical and security updates, are made during the semesters.

To submit a request:

1. Faculty - contact the CIS Instructional Technology Group (ITG), itg@brown.edu
2. All others - email Software_Services@brown.edu

Submitted software must pass licensing requirements. Additionally, we cannot guarantee the software will work on the CIS Public Computing Clusters' configuration. Please note that if the submitted software conflicts with the existing configuration, we will be unable to add it.