This is the current version of ISC's list of supported and recommended computing software that is widely compatible and in broad use across the University. It was substantially revised for the turn of Penn's fiscal year on July 1, 2021.
The software in the tables below have been recommended by Information Systems & Computing (ISC) for general-purpose campuswide use. Many Schools, Centers, and departments have standardized on the use of specific software. Faculty and staff should speak to their School/Center's IT Support Staff to determine what products are supported before selecting software.
About the tables: Follow the links to find more information about listed products and to locate download links for software that is distributed free of charge to Penn users.
The minimum supported and recommended version of Windows 10 is version 20H2.
The supported and recommended version of macOS is macOS 11.x Big Sur and macOS12.x Monterey.
|
Product |
macOS |
Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS Catalina, Big Sur, & Monterey | Windows 10 (version 20H2 & above) & Windows 11 |
|
Database |
Local standard/ |
Local standard/ |
|
IMAP Email Client for Google Workspace |
Thunderbird [current version] |
|
|
Office365 Email Client |
Supported and recommended: |
Supported and recommended: |
| FTP | Fetch 5.8.2 | WS_FTP Professional 12.6 |
| Office Suite |
Recommended: Supported but not recommended: |
Recommended: Supported but not recommended: |
| Portable Documents (PDF) | Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | Adobe Acrobat Reader DC |
| Personal Firewall | Built-in | Built-in |
| Kerberos Ticket Manager | Built-in (preferences installer available) | Kerberos for Windows 4.0.1 |
| AirPennNet Wireless Access | JoinNow | JoinNow |
| Spyware/Adware Protection | Sophos Home | Sophos Home |
| Virus Protection | Sophos Home | Sophos Home |
| Password Management | LastPass 4.0 | LastPass 4.0 |
| Whole Drive Encryption | FileVault | BitLocker |
| Telephony - PennFlex Phone Client | MobileConnect for Vonage Enterprise | MobileConnect for Vonage Enterprise |
| Terminal Emulation - Kerberos VT100 | PowerTerm | HostExplorer 15 |
| Terminal Emulation - tn3270 | PowerTerm | HostExplorer 15 |
| Terminal Emulation - Secure Shell | PowerTerm | SecureCRT 8.7.3 |
|
Web Browser |
Chrome [current version] |
Chrome [current version] |