Software overview:

• Software Name: Netica

• Version: 6.09

• Releasing Date: Summer of 2023

• Description: Netica is a software application for building and analyzing Bayesian networks.

• Software Administrator: Scott Gallagher

• Website: Norsys Netica

Administration information:

Vendor Contact: Nancy Larson (larsonn@wwu.edu)
Licensing: Netica licenses are provisioned and purchased through Nancy Larson. Contact Nancy for any licensing-related queries.

Software management

Installation:

Install Wine:

1. Open Terminal on your Mac.

2. Install Homebrew (if not already installed):

   bash

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   /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

3. Install Wine using Homebrew:

   bash

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   brew install --cask wine-stable

4. If you're using an Apple Silicon Mac, install Rosetta 2 to enable compatibility:

   bash

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   softwareupdate --install-rosetta --agree-to-license

5. Allow Wine to run as an unidentified developer:

   • Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security.

   • Scroll down to find Wine-Stable and click Allow Anyway.

Download and Extract Netica:

1. Download Netica version 6.09 from this link:
   https://www.norsys.com/downloads/old_versions/Netica_Win_609.zip

2. Locate the downloaded file in Finder.

3. Extract the file by right-clicking it and selecting Open With > Archive Utility (or use another extraction tool).

Run Netica:

1. Navigate to the folder containing the extracted files in Finder.

2. Double-click the Netica.exe file. Wine will launch the program.

Create a Shortcut:

1. Right-click Netica.exe in Finder.

2. Select Make Alias.

3. Move the alias to your desktop or another convenient location for quick access.

Activate the License:

1. When Netica launches, enter the license key provided by Nancy Larson (larsonn@wwu.edu).

For additional support, contact Scott Gallagher at gallag6@wwu.edu.

Patching

Patching: Not necessary

Current Version

Current Version: 6.09

Supported Operating Systems

Supported Operating Systems:

• Windows 10 and later (via Parallels)

• macOS with Wine (planned)

License Management (Deprovisioning)

License Management (Deprovisioning):
We are currently working on deprovisioning Parallels and transitioning to Wine. We have 3 licenses that are in use by Wayne on two of his systems and one of his staff. The license is a static license valid for a specific version with no annual charge. deprovisioning Parallels and transitioning to Wine. We have 3 licenses in use: Wayne uses them on two of his systems and one for his staff. The license is a static license valid for the version purchased, with no annual charge.

Common question

1. Where do I get the license? Check with Nancy Larson (larsonn@wwu.edu).

2. How do I install the software? You don't. The software is an executable. It is recommended to place the software into a folder with full permissions and then create a shortcut to the Taskbar.

3. Does this software work on a Mac? No, not without either an emulator or a virtual machine.