Software Services

METU Computer Center acquires licensed software for campus-wide use, based on user needs and demands. The software licenses are renewed each year. METU users can have access to the latest versions of every software licensed. For more information about licensed software,  please click "More" link below or contact swadminmetu.edu.tr. 

Notice: Windows 7 operating system is avaliable for METU personnel and units. For more information see: Microsoft Software Page

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It is an undisputable fact that the computer, which was once only operated by experts during the years it was first introduced and was produced in small numbers, is now an indispensable part of human existence. Therefore it gains more and more importance that the computers and the software running on them i.e. the interfaces can be effectively and efficiently used by everyone and should be further improved to meet that need.

In the light of this progress, in order to support the development stage of the web pages of departments / units, to assist the designers with the design of interfaces developed by the CC, to carry work on accessibility, to provide a medium for academic research purposes, and to provide support for the development of effective and efficient interfaces cooperating with other universities, the public and the private sector, Human Computer Interaction Research and Application Laboratory has been activated.

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Drupal is a free open source coded software package that enables persons or groups to easily design, manage and organize content via a web site. This software package provides the usage of many features like content management system, joined content design medium, blog, forum, picture gallery, file downloading and uploading etc. on a web site.

It is possible to install and use this software by using the web user accounts registered on the METU central servers. The steps to follow are given below for those web user code affiliates who wish to install and make use of Drupal under their accounts.

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