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, much of the commonly used software that campus departments had been purchasing directly from vendors using unit funds is available through central distribution without cost to departments. 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

• For Windows/PCs, the latest MS Windows client operating system (upgrade version only) and access to patches and updates.
• For Windows/PCs and Macs, the current version of MS Office Professional.
• For desktop and laptop computers, the core Client Access Licenses (CALs) to access MS Windows service applications, including Exchange e-mail.
• This combination of software (called 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 can be extended to include additional 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 the current version of MS Office Pro Plus 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.
• Detailed information about the Microsoft Campus Agreement (MCSA).

Apple/Macintosh

• The Apple Education Licensing Program includes upgrades to the latest Macintosh OSX for University-owned Macintosh computers. However, it is not available to students and there is no Work-at-Home coverage.

• The Apple Education Licensing Program also includes three pieces of office software that are compatible with their Microsoft couterparts: Pages (word processing software much like Word), Numbers (spreadsheet software much like Excel), and Keynote (presentation software much like PowerPoint).

• Apple software is available for purchase in the Bookstore for individuals or departments. Many products are stocked and can be purchased from the shelf. For Apple Education Licensing Program pricing and order information on Aperture, Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Express, Logic Studio, Logic Express, Apple Remote Desktop, Mac OS X Server, Xsan or QuickTime Pro, contact Jay Michalik, Technology Facilitator for The Bookstore, 243-1234, ext. 618, or via email at: jmichalik@montanabookstore.com.

Symantec Endpoint Protection

• Limited departmental distribution for Windows/PCs and Macs, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) including access to Symantec's frequent virus definition updates for campus 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@montanabookstore.com.

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Software distribution details

Microsoft, Apple/Macintosh, and Symantec: IT works 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@montanabookstore.com.

Apple: For pricing and ordering information for Apple products not included in the Campus Mac Software Collection, please contact Jay Michalik, Campus Technology Coordinator for The Bookstore, 243-1234, ext. 618, or via e-mail: jmichalik@montanabookstore.com.