====== Mathematica single-user license ======

===== Requirements =====

  * You will need an email address that ends in //@physik.fu-berlin.de// since this is used as proof that you are eligible to obtain a Mathematica license.

===== Installation media =====

There are several ways to get the installer for Mathematica:

  * burn yourself a Mathematica DVD using one of the DVD-burners in the pc-pool
  * download an installer or an iso image from https://software.physik.fu-berlin.de (use your ZEDAT login/password to log in)
  * pick up a Mathematica DVD from the IT-Service (0.4.05/08) for a fee of 3 EUR
  * download the necessary software from Wolfram Research (you will need to create a Wolfram ID)

Once you have installed Mathematica it will ask you for an Activation Key upon first start:
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===== Activation =====

In order to get an Activation Key you need to use the //Wolfram Activation Key Request Form//. The URL differs for students and faculty members:

  * **Students**: https://user.wolfram.com/portal/requestAK/7cb62448a5e1d7c322ef505970b832807d4bf7b5
  * **Faculty**: https://user.wolfram.com/portal/requestAK/75ca8f9ef5fc854e9b1541363cf3dcf03afcc61c
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You only have to create a Wolfram ID if you want to download Mathematica installation media directly from Wolfram Research. Otherwise you will be fine with the **Continue without signing in...** option:
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On the next page always use the **Single machine** option, as the Network option (only available on the faculty form) won't work. Make sure you use your //@physik.fu-berlin.de// email address. This address exists, if you have an account at the physics department and mails are forwarded to your ZEDAT inbox.

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The final page will sum up your settings and inform you that you have been sent an activation key. This mail usually arrives in a few minutes.

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The mail containing your activation key will look like so:

<xterm>
Dear Max Mustermann,

You have been assigned the following activation key for Mathematica for Sites:

Activation Key: **4717-7846-U99W9E**
Product: Mathematica for Sites 8.0.4.0
Platform: Windows

To download your product from the Wolfram User Portal, go to:
https:%%//%%user.wolfram.com/portal/ProductRegistration?actkey=47177846U99W9E&u=max.mustermann%40physik....

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact your organization's Mathematica
site license administrator, listed in the Wolfram User Portal, or email us at info@wolfram.co.uk.
</xterm>

Enter this activation key into the Wolfram Product Activation windows, that pops up when you start Mathematica, and you should be all set. Happy calculating :)

Note: The following link can be used to generate a password if you know your Activation Key and your MathID: https://user.wolfram.com/portal/passwordrequest.html