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Description:
Operating System software. NOTE: The terms of the Microsoft agreement require the university and individuals to purchase the OS when you buy a new computer. The Microsoft agreement covers upgrades only.
University-Owned Machines (Departments): Windows 7 Enterprise
Students and Faculty/Staff (work at home): Windows 7 Professional
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System Requirements:
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1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
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1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
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16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
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DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Additional requirements to use certain features:
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Internet access (fees may apply)
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Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware
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For some Windows Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required
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Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific hardware
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HomeGroup requires a network and PCs running Windows 7
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DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive
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BitLocker requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
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BitLocker To Go requires a USB flash drive
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Windows XP mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM, an additional 15 GB of available hard disk space, and a processor capable of hardware virtualization with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on
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Music and sound require audio output
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How To Obtain Software:
Obtaining Departmental Copies of CD for University-Owned Machines
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Athens Campus - Contact sitelicenses@ohio.edu with departmental account information. DVDs can be used for installation of the software on Ohio University-owned computers only.
There is no departmental charge for the license. The license has been paid for by the university. DVDs are $10 per set.
Regional Campus - Departments can contact the library located on their regional campus, except at the Southern (from Computer Services) & Zanesville (Help Desk, Elson Hall Room 102). DVDs can be used for installation of the software on Ohio University-owned computers only.
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Students - How To Obtain Software:
Am I eligible?
Athens Campus - Students can purchase the Microsoft license/DVD from the Technology Depot, Baker University Center, 112 (Tech Depot Hours).
Regional Campus - Students can purchase the Microsoft license/DVD at the library located on their regional campus, except at the Southern (purchase from Computer Services) & Zanesville (purchase from Help Desk, Elson Hall Room 102).
Details:
- The cost for the license and DVD is $35 (plus tax) - cash or charge directly to your student bill. Athens campus accepts credit cards. THIS IS A PROMO PRICE ONLY - PRICE WILL GO UP TO $70 PLUS TAX IN THE FUTURE.
- You must be a currently enrolled student and have your university ID with you.
- You may buy only one license/DVD per software title.
- Students will have to sign the pre-printed Microsoft Campus Agreement - Student Use form.
- Software will have to be registered after installation - See Registering Software (Home-Use CDs).
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Faculty/Staff for Home-Use - How To Obtain Software:
Am I eligible?
Athens Campus - Purchase from the Technology Depot, Baker University Center, 112 (Tech Depot Hours).
Regional Campus - Faculty/Staff can purchase the Microsoft DVD at the library located on their regional campus, except at the Southern (purchase from Computer Services) & Zanesville (purchase from Help Desk, Elson Hall Room 102).
Details:
- The cost for the CD is $20 (plus tax) - the license has been paid for by the university.
- Software is made available to you because Ohio University has purchased license coverage for the Software through its Microsoft Campus Agreement effective July 1, 2007. Under the Campus Agreement, you have the right to use the Software for campus-related purposes at home. You are not licensed to use the Software at home for personal purposes. You do not own the license(s) or the CDs, rather you are authorized to use the Software and associated media pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Microsoft Campus Agreement during the licensed period starting July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2010. You will be required to remove the Software from your home machine immediately upon expiration of the licensed period or earlier if your employment by Ohio University ends. Home-Use Rights for Ohio University include the following product(s): Microsoft Desktop Suite (Windows 32-bit operating system upgrades, Office Professional (Windows & Mac), and CoreCAL).
- You must be a currently employed faculty/staff and have your university ID with you.
- You may buy only one CD (per software title).
- Faculty/Staff will have to sign the pre-printed Faculty/Staff Work at Home Acceptance Form.
- Software will have to be registered after installation - See Registering Software (Home-Use CDs) (see section below).
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View the Product Use Rights for the fine print about what you are and are not allowed to do with the software.
- For technical assistance, contact the OIT Service Desk (593-1222). The Service Desk provides assistance with the installation and use of the software.
- Check our Microsoft Overview page for questions you may have about the site license.
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