How to install the software using ISO (CD/DVD images) files?
You can download the licensed installation files on https://software.cc.metu.edu.tr within the campus borders. Some files can be accessed as CD/DVD images (ISO files) because of the technical requirements and ease of use.
These image files can be written into CD/DVD (using software such as Nero, Imgburn (free)) and they can be used directly through CD/DVD.
Suggested Practical Way: 7-zip
The suggested and practical way is to download and install 1 MB sized 7-zip software from https://www.7-zip.org/ or from https://software.cc.metu.edu.tr and extract the content by right clicking the downloaded ISO file. The software can be installed by running setup.exe in the newly created folder.
DAEMON TOOLS:
Daemon Tools is a software that is used to run the CD/DVD images of different folder systems (such as ISO, NRG, CUE) as virtual CD/DVD in Windows Operating Systems. In this way, it is no longer a must to write ISO files into CD/DVD or to keep the file in the same way it is extracted. This way is recommended to users who use ISO files frequently.
The software can be accessed from https://software.cc.metu.edu.tr. It is recommended to download latest version from https://www.daemon-tools.cc/eng/products/dtLite/.
Installation: Firstly, the installation file (e.g. daemon410.exe) is saved to the local machine and run. The installation may need to restart.
Configuration and Usage: after installation, you can see the icon in the notification area, right of the toolbar.. By right clicking you can specify the number of devices you can use and mount images (CD/DVDs).
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Lastly, Mount image option can be used specify iso image file. You can use virtual CD/DVD drive from My Computer, and install related programs in the iso image. You can Unmount drive after usage.
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