Q:I'd like to be able to make my Word document or Excel spreadsheet into a PDF for use on the web site.
A: There is a free plug-in called Primo PDF that will let you do this.
Q: How can I have one of the following Adobe products installed on my machine - Writer/Distiller, Photoshop, Dreamweaver.
A: For departmental use send the request to support@cox.smu.edu with your funds & org number or research account number. For home use, go to Computer Corner (located in Huges-Trigg) with your SMU ID card. They have great discounts for faculty and staff.
Q:I need to get set up with an account to get data from the Wharton WRDS data site.
Q:I don't want SAS installed on my PC. Can I use it on a remote server?
A: Yes, you can use the ITS SAS servers, however they are Unix-based servers.
Q:How do I use SAS on Unix server?
A: SAS can be accessed on Titan, SMU's UNIX server used primarily for academic research. To establish a Titan account, call the HELP Desk at 214-768-4357.
Q:How do I print the output from Titan?
A : You can print your output to the printer in Crow copying room. At the command prompt, type the command: lpr -Pcrohp8 filename
You can add a small shell script to allow you to print without the command above. Copy this and paste it into a file.