This paper provides an overview of the statistical software taught and used for teaching purposes in the STID departments of University Technological Institutes in France. What factors influenced the departments in their choice of computer software ? What software characteristics were the deciding factors ? What is the departments’ policy on freeware ? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the software currently used ? How is the software used for teaching purposes ? Are students and instructors happy with it ? How are the relations with the software providers ? Are any changes expected in the near future ? In order to answer these questions, the authors conducted a survey of instructors in the STID departments ; each author was responsible for specific software. Each department appointed one or more representatives in charge of gathering the relevant information. Sylvie Viguier-Pla designed the basic questionnaire. Jean-François Petiot and Gérard Grégoire coordinated the survey, synthesized the contributions and produced the final report.