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--- software:mathematica:single-user [2012/03/21 09:20] – [Installation media] dreger
+++ software:mathematica:single-user [2013/08/19 10:13] (current) – dreger
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 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
+  * 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 5 EUR
+  * 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)
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   * **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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-Always use the **Single machine** option, as **Network** won't work.
+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.
-The form for faculty members contains an option for Network licenses.
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-[{{:software:mathematica:2012-03-19_173721.png|Mathematica Activation Key Request Form}}]
+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.
-[{{:software:mathematica:2012-03-19_173815.png|Mathematica Activation Key Request Form}}]
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+The mail containing your activation key will look like so:
-You will receive an email that looks like this:
+<xterm>
-<code>
 Dear Max Mustermann,
 You have been assigned the following activation key for Mathematica for Sites:
-Activation Key: 4717-7846-U99W9E
+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....
+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.
-</code>
+</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