<p>I was just looking thru opportunities that Brown will offer and I was quite amazed and shocked. Brown seems to offer many extremely expensive software for free…I really couldn’t believe it but I suppose it does. There are two things that I couldn’t understand…When it says VPN, does that mean that you can only use that software when u re on campus? And do other Ivy League schools offer such stuff(i mean software distribution for free)? I mean WOW…That list even has things like Photoshop, Office, Mathematica etc…!!!</p>
<p>When you’re off campus, you log into the VPN client which “masks” you as though you’re on campus and you can then use the software.</p>
<p>Is that the “legal” way or is it just a way out?</p>
<p>Completely legal. That’s why we have it setup.</p>
<p>oh ok…=)) thank you modestmelody…Its IT services can just be a huge reason for choosing Brown…=)) As I have asked before, does anyone know if similar stuff are distributed at other top schools (or Ivy leage ones)?</p>
<p>Also what about P2P? Do they let you use P2P software on campus?</p>
<p>If you’re caught by the RIAA or MPAA you will get a letter and I’ve gotten 2 already when I was on campus. Brown students have been sued in the past and they’re not going to help you. They won’t however, block those services.</p>
<p>Just use MoBlock or PeerGuardian and you’ll be fine.</p>
<p>most schools with large endowments offer stuff like this. it’s not exclusive to brown.</p>