ASU West places fully-supported software on servers so that you can install it on your computer yourself if you wish to. ASU Main also makes software available for self-installation through its FTP server . Some applications are installed on servers so that they can be shared by those authorized to use them. General-Purpose Applications on West Servers. Statistical software Sybase database software GIS software Programming languages Software libraries, such as ISML Special-Purpose Applications.
Gateways translate between different protocols that serve similar functions.
Gateways also interconnect networks. Gateway to the Internet through the ASU Main Campus network.