IT Central Support & Services

Campus software licensing

Three campus-wide software programs (Microsoft, Apple, Symantec) related to desktop computers are consolidated at The University of Montana. Under this consolidation, software that campus departments had been purchasing directly from vendors using unit funds is now available for free (mostly) through central distribution. This consolidation was made possible through increased central funding plus specific annual commitments from Academic Affairs (faculty computer funds), the Student Computer Fee, and Student Affairs. In addition, the University has an agreement with Adobe through The Bookstore for purchasing Adobe products.

Microsoft

Regarding the University’s 2006-2007 Microsoft Software Campus Agreement, new information is available regarding the release of Windows Vista OS and Office 2007.

• For Windows/PCs, the latest MS Windows client operating system and access to patches and updates.
• For Windows/PCs and Macs, the current version of MS Office Professional.
• For desktop computers, the core Client Access Licenses (CALs) to access MS Windows service applications, including Exchange e-mail.
• The desktop package is also available to faculty and staff in a Work-at-Home format through the UM Bookstore. Please note that the on-campus media may not be installed on home computers. (See Software for Home Computers section below for additional information.)
• The basic agreement is extended to include extra Microsoft software specifically requested by various departments, at extra cost to be paid by the departments.
• The current agreement does not cover software for computers owned by students. However, a Student component is available for MS Office 2003 Professional also from the Bookstore (see below).
• The Microsoft Campus Agreement does not cover the Windows Server operating system. A Microsoft Select Agreement is available through the UM Bookstore for departments to obtain server-based software. The Bookstore generates the licenses and duplicates the necessary media for same-day service. A price list is available on the UM Bookstore website.

Apple/Macintosh

• Upgrades to the latest Macintosh OS X (currently 10.4.7) for University-owned Macintosh computers are available. However, it is not available to students and there is no Work-at-Home coverage.

Symantec/Norton Anti-Virus

• For Windows/PCs and Macs, Symantec Anti-Virus Corporate Edition (versions 9 and 10) including access to Symantec's frequent virus definition updates for both campus and home use.

Adobe

• UM-M has a contractual agreement with Adobe for purchasing Adobe products including Acrobat, Photoshop and the Suites.
• The University has a Student Component agreement with Adobe.
• For pricing and order information as well as administrative questions regarding the Adobe contractual agreement and student component programs, contact Jay Michalik, Campus Technology Coordinator for The Bookstore, 243-1234, ext. 618, or via e-mail at: (jmichalik@umtbookstore.com).

Software Distribution Details

Microsoft, Apple/Macintosh, and Symantec: IT is working with various unit-based IT administrators to facilitate the distribution of Microsoft, Apple, and Symantec software to the computers within these departments. Contact your department's IT administrator to find out what your unit is doing. If you do not have a departmental IT administrator, contact IT Central in Social Science 120, 243-HELP (x4357), or via e-mail: itcentral@umontana.edu .

• Adobe: For pricing and ordering information, please contact Jay Michalik, Campus Technology Coordinator for The Bookstore, 243-1234, ext. 618, or via e-mail: jmichalik@umtbookstore.com.

Software for Home Computers

Microsoft OS and Office (PC and Macintosh)

University employees may obtain Windows XP Professional or Office 2003 Professional (PC and Macintosh) for their home computers from The Bookstore by purchasing the Work-At-Home license media. Please note that the on-campus media may not be installed on home computers. Specific departments may have other Microsoft software available to them. A Student component is available for MS Office 2003 Professional also from the Bookstore. Contact The Bookstore Computer Sales Department at 243-1234, ext. 653, for pricing and further information.

A valid University Griz Card must be presented when purchasing Microsoft Work-At-Home software.