Benefits do not come cheaply, however. Both run on Microsoft NT, Novell, or Macintosh networks. Common Space will run over a local network or over the Internet, so distance education students can also participate. DIWE offers several pricing options. Although the lease does not apply toward future purchases, it can be renewed or cancelled annually, and includes the same access to support, upgrades, and teacher resources that full purchases do.
Electronic training is available for all international customers.
Each package includes a CD-ROM, one Getting Started Guide, one User Guide and one quick reference card. There are no annual fees. Tutorial labs Tutorial labs generally have computers with Internet connections, but do not often have collaborative writing software. They generally do have a range of English language software available that would be recommended by tutors for individual students or that students would select for themselves. Most of the software is for self-study.