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Microsoft has released new editions of its Windows operating system, Vista, as well as its productivity suites Office 2007 and Office 2008 for Macintosh. Here is some information NACS has collected to help users and departments adapt to and make optimal use of these new tools.
In the summer of 2007, NACS coordinated a series of [...]
For the 6th summer in a row, NACS offers Microsoft Office hands-on training workshops designed to help computer users become familiar with, or brush up on the various computer applications commonly used at UCI.
Beginning August 1st, this summer’s line-up includes 4 levels of Access, 3 levels of Excel, 3 levels of Word, and 2 levels [...]
Many departments at UCI participate in the UC/Microsoft software leasing program known as UC-MCCA. This is a program for acquiring up-to-date Microsoft software at aggressive discounts. For example, a license for Windows XP with Office is less than $40, compared to around $100 for the typical University license. The program allows software updates whenever new [...]
Microsoft has made significant changes in the programs under which UC has been making volume purchases of Microsoft operating systems and application software.
The new Microsoft Academic Select 6.0 (”Select”) and Microsoft Academic Campus 4.0 (”Campus”) agreements allow departments two ways of securing the tools they need.
Some of these changes (such as a more limited range [...]
Academic Senior Managers, School Computing Coordinators, and other interested parties on campus are invited to a presentation on the major changes and new programs Microsoft has introduced in its software purchase and licensing offerings. The presentation will be made on Wednesday, August 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the McDonnell-Douglas Engineering Auditorium.
Microsoft has made [...]
NACS has recently sponsored several technical briefings by vendors who offer products and services intended for the educational community. NACS consulted campus support staff to narrow down which vendors and products were of interest, and then invited vendors to make campus presentations. The vendors were:
Nokia Display Products, who provided an overview and demonstration of Nokia [...]