Mathematica at SPSU

• What is Mathematica?
• Is Mathematica available for my machine's operating system?
• How do I get a copy of Mathematica?
• Where do I find instructions to install Mathematica?
• How do I get a password for Mathematica?
• When does my license expire?
• Where can I find documentation for Mathematica?
• How can I obtain technical support?
• What other benefits are included with the site license?
• Where can new and existing users learn more about using Mathematica?
• Where can I find additional Mathematica-related resources?
• Who do I contact with questions about Mathematica licensing?

What is Mathematica?

Mathematica is the world's most powerful global computing environment. Ideal for use in engineering, mathematics, finance, physics, chemistry, biology, and a wide range of other fields, it makes possible a new level of automation in algorithmic computation, interactive manipulation, and dynamic presentation--as well as a whole new way of interacting with the world of data.

Features include instant dynamic interactivity, high-impact adaptive visualization, symbolic interface construction, load-on-demand curated data, and more.

Is Mathematica available for my machine's operating system?

Mathematica is available for onsite machines running Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, or Unix. Home-use licenses are available for machines running Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux. Click here for a complete list of platforms supported.

How do I get a copy of Mathematica?

Computer Lab Machines:

Mathematica is currently available on all computer lab machines in all academic departments. Please contact the IT Helpdesk to include additional computer labs.

Onsite Machines:

Our site license enables you to use Mathematica for teaching or academic research projects. Mathematica installation can be requested by contacting the IT Helpdesk.

Employee-Owned Machines:

Employees can request a free home-use license for a personally owned machine directly from Wolfram Research at http://www.wolfram.com/siteinfo/homeuse/. You will need our site license number, which is available through the IT Helpdesk at: 678-915-4357.

Student-Owned Machines:

Students can purchase discounted licenses for personally owned machines through Wolfram Research for $44.95 (Semester Edition) or $69.95 (Annual Edition) at www.wolfram.com/students. Academic departments are encouraged to purchase in bulk if a significant number of students will use Mathematica for a course, as additional discounts may be available.

Where do I find instructions to install Mathematica?

Installation instructions for Mathematica and Network Mathematica can be found below:

• Single-Machine License Installation Instructions
• Network License Installation Instructions

How do I get a password for Mathematica?

When you install MathLM, a single-machine Mathematica license, or Mathematica for Students, you need to register your license to receive a password.

Web: http://register.wolfram.com
Email: register@wolfram.com
Toll free (U.S. and Canada): +1-877-239-7177
Outside the U.S. and Canada: +1-217-398-5151

To obtain a password for your work machine, you'll need our site license number (available via the IT Helpdesk at 678-915-4357). If installing Mathematica on a personally owned machine, you should use your home-use license number. You'll also need the MathID number that is generated and displayed by the product during the installation process. Tips for locating your MathID number are posted here.

When does my license expire?

Your Mathematica license expires each year. To continue using Mathematica, follow the instructions below:

Onsite Installations

To continue to use Mathematica, you must contact the IT Helpdesk to extend your license. After you obtain a license extension, you will be able to obtain a new password for Mathematica so you can continue to use the license until the following year.

Employee-Owned Machines:

To continue to use Mathematica, please fill out the Home-Use License Request Form. After you obtain a password extension, you may continue to use the license until the following year.

Student-Owned Machines:

To continue to use Mathematica for Students, you must contact the IT Helpdesk to extend your license. After you obtain a license extension, you will be able to obtain a new password for Mathematica for Students so you can continue to use the license until the following year.

Where can I find documentation for Mathematica?

Full information on the functions, capabilities, and unified structure of the Mathematica system is available online through the Wolfram Mathematica Documentation Center.

How can I obtain technical support?

Below is a list of individuals whom you can contact for technical support.

IT Helpdesk

678-915-4357

What other benefits are included with our site license?

Mathematica Player Pro

Mathematica Player Pro allows non-Mathematica-users to run any program or application created in Mathematica. Complimentary copies of Mathematica Player Pro are available for use on computers that are owned by and located at SPSU, or employee-owned computers. Employees may obtain Player Pro online using our site license number (available online at http://sofware.spsu.edu ).

Wolfram Workbench

Wolfram Workbench is an integrated development environment (IDE) for building large-scale technical solutions with Mathematica. If you want to develop code written in the Mathematica language, you can request a free copy of Wolfram Workbench using our site license number (available through the IT Helpdesk at 678-915-4357).

webMathematica Amateur

webMathematica Amateur allows you to create websites where users can compute and visualize results directly from a web browser. A limited number of webMathematica Amateur licenses are available for those who wish to showcase their work over the web. To request a license, please contact the IT Helpdesk at 678-915-4357.

The Mathematica Journal

Free online access to The Mathematica Journal is available through http://www.wolfram.com/premiersupport. Enter our site license number (available through the IT Helpdesk at 678-915-4357) and click on the link to The Mathematica Journal on this page to read current and past issues posted online.

Discounts on Wolfram Education Group classes and Mathematica conferences

You are eligible for a 15% discount off the standard price of all Wolfram Education Group classroom-based and online courses. Click here for a complete list of classes and to register. Discounts ranging from 10 to 50% off are also available for select Wolfram Research conferences, presentations, seminars, and other events. Be sure to include our site license number (available through the IT Helpdesk at 678-915-4357) when you register for these events so you receive your discount.