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Vendor: Microsoft


Windows Vista Enterprise, Business, or Ultimate
 


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.

Version Available Through OU's Microsoft Agreement:
Vista Enterprise = university-owned machines
Vista Ultimate = 
university-owned machines (limited quantities)
Vista Business = student and faculty/staff for home use (Note:  The Business edition will be the only edition available for students & faculty/staff for home use.)

To compare editions, visit Microsoft's Compare Editions site

NOTE:  Limited Support currently offered on Windows Vista.  Not all applications have been tested with Windows Vista.  Visit technology.ohio.edu/support/vista/ for known issues.  Report other issues to servicedesk@ohio.edu

Visit Microsoft's page listing applications that have earned the "Certified for Windows Vista" logo or the "Works with Windows Vista" logo
 


System Requirements:

Recommendations of Ohio University Information Technology (after initial testing): 

  • 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
  • 1 GB of system memory (RAM)
  • Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum), Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel
  • 40 GB of hard drive capacity (Note: Vista & Office 2007 Enterprise will require approximately 15 GB free space)
  • DVD-ROM Drive
  • Audio output capability
  • Internet access capability
     

Departmental Copies for University-Owned Machines - 
How To Obtain Software:


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Windows Vista Enterprise is available for university-owned machines.
 
Athens Campus - Departments can 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.  Vista Enterprise comes on one DVD.  It is NOT available on a CD.

Regional Campus - Departments can contact the library located on their regional campus, except at the Southern (from Computer Services) & Zanesville (from Help Desk, Elson Hall Room 102). DVDs can be used for installation of the software on Ohio University-owned computers only.

 


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 $70 (plus tax) - cash or charge directly to your student bill.  Athens campus accepts credit cards.  
  • 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). 

 


Faculty/Staff for Home-Use - How To Obtain Software:


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 Vista CD. 
  • 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). 

 


Registering Software (Students & Faculty/Staff Home-Use CDs):

The Microsoft CDs that can be purchased by students and faculty/staff for home-use are on a special disc called a LVP. Only one Microsoft Office CD can be purchased (plus exchange for an upgrade as mentioned above). The software can be installed and registered on one computer that you own (i.e. desktop or laptop). If you have Office installed and buy a new computer, you can remove Office from the old computer and install on your new computer. Office must be registered after each install with Microsoft.

You will be required to register your LVP software with Microsoft and enter a confirmation number provided by Microsoft before the 50th launch of the software. If the software is not registered before the 50th launch, it will no longer work until it is registered. You can register the software via the network, modem, mail or telephone (1-888-652-2342).
 


Support:

  • 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.
  • Lenovo (Go-Mobile) have posted updates for their thinkpads - to help them work with Vista.
  • Check our Microsoft Overview page for questions you may have about the site license. 
     
Office of Information Technology
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
Service Desk:  (740) 593-1222  or  servicedesk@ohio.edu
For specific assistance,
please contact
sitelicenses@ohio.edu
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