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Minitab 16 Site License

Minitab 16 is now available through the University of Massachusetts site license. The license is only valid for installation on University-owned machines, at any UMass campus, and requires a minimum purchase of 5 licenses. Site licenses require an annual fee due in June. For current pricing, see OITs Site License information page.

Students can get Minitab with a 6 or 12 month license through the Minitab OnTheHub. Single copies of Minitab with a perpetual license is available to students and faculty through both the Minitab OnTheHub and the University Store.

System Requirements

Minitab 16 Client System Requirements:

• Operating System: Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 (32 or 64 bit)
• Processor: Pentium 4 or equivalent
• Memory: 512 MB of RAM minimum; 1 GB recommended
• Disk Space: 140 MB available hard disk space
• Display: 1024x768
• CD-ROM drive required for installation
• Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher

Minitab software acquired through the OIT site license requires the installation of the Minitab License Manager. The License Manager can be installed on the same machine as Mintab, or on a network server.

Minitab License Manager System Requirements:

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, WIndows XP, Vista or Windows 7
• Processor: Pentium II or equivalent
• Connectivity: At least one enabled network interface card
• Hard Disk Space: 100 MB (Dependent on log file settings)
• RAM: 512 MB or more

Licensing Minitab

If you wish to get Minitab under the University of Massachusetts site license program, please contact the OIT Help Center at 545-9730 or stop by A109 LGRC (Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.). You must have your license before you install Minitab. If you want to try before you buy, get the 30-day free trial at http://www.minitab.com/en-US/products/minitab/free-trial.aspx. When you are ready for your permanent software, you will need to re-install, using the download link below.

Download and Installation Instructions

License Renewal Instructions

What's New in Minitab 16

 For a complete list of new features, go to http://www.minitab.com/products/minitab/whats-new.aspx

Compatibility with Minitab 15

Minitab License Manager:

Minitab:

Minitab 15 Worksheets and Projects can be opened in Minitab 16. 

Minitab 16 Worksheets and Projects cannot be opened in Minitab 15.  However, using Minitab 16 you can save projects or worksheets in Minitab 15 format.  Any features of a Minitab 16 Project that are not supported in Minitab 15 will not be available when the project is opened using Minitab 15.