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What to do when you need
software (for cheap)
If all you need is
one or two copies of a particular software, the UCSD Bookstore may be
the quickest, and sometime the cheaper way to go. You can
contact the Bookstore Computer department at x44291.
If you understand volume licensing, and wish to purchase the right to
use a software package through the ACS Software Distribution
services, please follow the following steps.
1)
Call the BOOKSTORE or look at their web site and check their
prices (for comparison). Their web site is at
http://bookstore.ucsd.edu/computers/software/
and their student software special agreements page is at
http://bookstore.ucsd.edu/computers/software/studentlicense.htm
for Adobe & Microsoft student volume licensing. Microsoft Office
licenses only are now available to current UCSD staff and faculty, as
well as students.
2) Visit the
website http://software.ucsd.edu
and check their prices.
a. BEFORE you do ANY
thing at ACS/Software Distribution, click and READ the ACS Software
Distribution http://software.ucsd.edu/serve.shtml
info on who ACS/Software Distribution serves
b.
Once you understand what ACS Software Distribution is about, go back
to the main software page and click on the link "Products &
Pricing", http://software.ucsd.edu/prices.shtml
page.
c. View the appropriate "Agreement
information" for the Software that you wish to purchase, paying
close attention to requirements such as minimum number of licenses or
points.
d. Check the pricelist for your
software and pick out the version that you want to purchase.
3)
To order from ACS/Software Distribution, go to
http://software.ucsd.edu/howtoorder.shtml
and follow the directions.
a. When
specifying the item that you wish to purchase, it may be a good idea
to copy and paste the whole line from the Price List. For
example:
Adobe Acrobat Professional - ( v. 8.0 ) - license - 1
user - Mac 54020722PU $37.17
b. Make sure
you have read any related FAQ and understand what the terms like
"Concurrent" stand for
c. Remember
that in addition to the software cost, there will be a $20
application fee each time you submit an order.
d.
Once the order has been processed, you will be given via e-mail a
directory for downloading along with username and password for
downloading the software. If you wish, you can order the
installation kit/media along with the licenses. Check the
pricelist for media. Almost everything is available for download.
4)
If you have trouble understanding ACS/Software
Distribution or want us to do the ordering for you. You can
send e-mail to the help desk (help@biology.ucsd.edu) providing us
with the details of what you need:
1. Give us the
item you want (Include OS this will be used with, and any version
numbers). We will try our best to pick out the appropriate item
from ACS/Software Distribution pricelist.
2. The
quantity
3. The name or serial number or UCID number of the
computer this relates to.
4. Your IFIS index number
5.
Your department
6. Your campus phone extension
7.
Your campus mail code
8. Any additional
comments about this order
5) Once we
have sent the order, our job is done. You will receive a paper
proof of purchase via campus mail. It is your responsibility to
keep track of your licenses in case of audit or as proof when you
want to borrow any installation media from the Help Desk.
Student
software info is at
http://software.ucsd.edu/resourcefiles/students.shtml
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