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| − | The [ | + | The Microsoft Imagine Administrator is Alix Bergeret - please send any enquiries to [mailto:alix.bergeret@wlv.ac.uk alix.bergeret@wlv.ac.uk]<br> |
| − | == | + | == What is Microsoft Imagine? == |
| − | The | + | The [http://e5.onthehub.com/WebStore/Welcome.aspx?vsro=8&ws=F06FFA90-B98B-E011-969D-0030487D8897&JSEnabled=1 Microsoft Imagine program] is an agreement between Microsoft and an alliance of schools and colleges around the world. The Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Wolverhampton (UoW) belongs to this alliance. Microsoft Imagine allows students to download, install and use selected Microsoft products. |
| − | * Only current students of | + | == How is this possible? == |
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| + | The End User Licence Agreement (EULA) for Microsoft Imagine is very specific. Amongst the terms and conditions of the EULA are the following: | ||
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| + | * Only current students of The Faculty of Science and Engineering at UoW are eligible to access this software | ||
* Only for the period that they are currently studying students | * Only for the period that they are currently studying students | ||
* The software can only be used for personal academic purposes | * The software can only be used for personal academic purposes | ||
| − | ==How does it work?== | + | == How does it work? == |
| − | Firstly, users must read and agree to the | + | Firstly, users must read and agree to the Faculty of Science and Engineering "Terms and Conditions" of usage, and to the Microsoft EULA. Following this, registration takes place when a student is validated as being on a Faculty of Science and Engineering owned award, currently studying. Registration details are then passed to the e-academy's License Management System (ELMS) who issue accounts for registered users. Then users can access the ELMS site to begin accessing software. So, |
* Register on this website | * Register on this website | ||
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* ELMS send account details to University eMail address | * ELMS send account details to University eMail address | ||
| − | ==How do students get copies of the software?== | + | == How do students get copies of the software? == |
Amongst the services provided by ELMS, ELMS acts as a licence manager issuing product licence keys (activation codes) for Microsoft software. A student can order a product licence key for a software title, free of charge. ELMS also provide links to the software titles for download. Once downloaded, the title can be installed with the licence keys provided. | Amongst the services provided by ELMS, ELMS acts as a licence manager issuing product licence keys (activation codes) for Microsoft software. A student can order a product licence key for a software title, free of charge. ELMS also provide links to the software titles for download. Once downloaded, the title can be installed with the licence keys provided. | ||
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* Install Product with Key | * Install Product with Key | ||
| − | ==Which Microsoft titles are NOT available?== | + | == Which Microsoft titles are NOT available? == |
* MS Office is not available | * MS Office is not available | ||
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[http://www.openoffice.org OpenOffice.org] is a freely available office suite that can read/write MS formats, and more. | [http://www.openoffice.org OpenOffice.org] is a freely available office suite that can read/write MS formats, and more. | ||
| − | Or You can use the online version of Office called | + | Or You can use the online version of Office called [http://www.thinkfree.com ThinkFree] or of course there is [http://docs.google.com Google Docs] |
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| − | + | The website [http://www.software4students.co.uk www.software4students.co.uk] is offering more software to qualifying students at very reduced rates. Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 costs £35.00 including VAT, a £447.97 saving on the retail price. This licence allows installation on two PC's. Also try http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-uk/default.aspx for even cheaper prices and Windows 7 for £30.00. | |
| − | + | Please be aware when suggesting this site, that some of the software available such as Visio and Project are available free from Microsoft Imagine. | |
| − | ==How do I register?== | + | == How do I register? == |
1. Visit [https://mi-linux.wlv.ac.uk/facilities/ Facilties Registration System] | 1. Visit [https://mi-linux.wlv.ac.uk/facilities/ Facilties Registration System] | ||
| − | 2. Agree to the terms and conditions, paying careful attention to the fact that each | + | 2. Agree to the terms and conditions, paying careful attention to the fact that each student has ONE ATTEMPT ONLY at downloading a product, so requests for additional downloads due to broken connections, lost CDs, viruses, reinstalls, etc. cannot be accommodated. |
Latest revision as of 09:25, 21 September 2016
Help?
The Microsoft Imagine Administrator is Alix Bergeret - please send any enquiries to alix.bergeret@wlv.ac.uk
What is Microsoft Imagine?
The Microsoft Imagine program is an agreement between Microsoft and an alliance of schools and colleges around the world. The Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Wolverhampton (UoW) belongs to this alliance. Microsoft Imagine allows students to download, install and use selected Microsoft products.
How is this possible?
The End User Licence Agreement (EULA) for Microsoft Imagine is very specific. Amongst the terms and conditions of the EULA are the following:
- Only current students of The Faculty of Science and Engineering at UoW are eligible to access this software
- Only for the period that they are currently studying students
- The software can only be used for personal academic purposes
How does it work?
Firstly, users must read and agree to the Faculty of Science and Engineering "Terms and Conditions" of usage, and to the Microsoft EULA. Following this, registration takes place when a student is validated as being on a Faculty of Science and Engineering owned award, currently studying. Registration details are then passed to the e-academy's License Management System (ELMS) who issue accounts for registered users. Then users can access the ELMS site to begin accessing software. So,
- Register on this website
- Details passed to ELMS
- ELMS send account details to University eMail address
How do students get copies of the software?
Amongst the services provided by ELMS, ELMS acts as a licence manager issuing product licence keys (activation codes) for Microsoft software. A student can order a product licence key for a software title, free of charge. ELMS also provide links to the software titles for download. Once downloaded, the title can be installed with the licence keys provided.
- Login to ELMS
- Order Product
- Receive Key
- Download Product
- Install Product with Key
Which Microsoft titles are NOT available?
- MS Office is not available
OpenOffice.org is a freely available office suite that can read/write MS formats, and more.
Or You can use the online version of Office called ThinkFree or of course there is Google Docs
The website www.software4students.co.uk is offering more software to qualifying students at very reduced rates. Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 costs £35.00 including VAT, a £447.97 saving on the retail price. This licence allows installation on two PC's. Also try http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-uk/default.aspx for even cheaper prices and Windows 7 for £30.00.
Please be aware when suggesting this site, that some of the software available such as Visio and Project are available free from Microsoft Imagine.
How do I register?
1. Visit Facilties Registration System
2. Agree to the terms and conditions, paying careful attention to the fact that each student has ONE ATTEMPT ONLY at downloading a product, so requests for additional downloads due to broken connections, lost CDs, viruses, reinstalls, etc. cannot be accommodated.
