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Stony Brook Microsoft Agreement Frequently Asked Questions
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• Who is allowed to use the software?

  Students registered during the Fall and/or Spring semesters are granted the right to use the software.***
  If you are a freshman you will not be able to get the software until you get you ID card.

• When and where can I get the software? .

  During the Fall and Spring semesters, after the add/drop period, all registered students will be able to obtain this software from the Seawolves Marketplace, or the HSC bookstore. To keep track of software distribution students will be asked to swipe their valid Stony Brook IDs. By accepting the software you are accepting the terms outlined in this agreement
  

  • The Seawolves Marketplace in the SAC will distribute the software only during the following hours:
    
  • 9a.m. - 7p.m. Mon - Thurs.
  • 9.a.m. - 3 p.m. Fri.
  • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. & Sun.
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  • HSC Bookstore is open for distribution:
    
  • 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon - Thurs
  • 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fri
  • 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sat.
    
• How much does it cost me?
  
  
  • Windows XP Professional Upgrade:($6.85 includes tax)
  • Microsoft Office 2003 Professional OR Microsoft Office Professional: MAC version X (FREE)
  • Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003: ($9.72 includes tax)
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET2005: ($25.53 includes tax)

• For mail orders include:

  • Name
  • ID#
  • Home Address
  • Contact telephone number
  • Mailing address
  • Shipping fee $7.55 per order
  Send to:

  • Seawolves Marketplace
  • Stony Brook University
  • Student Activities Center
  • Stony Brook, NY 11794
  • Att: Donna O. Klingel

  Make checks payable to FSA
  
  
• How many copies am I allowed?

  Students are allowed 1 copy of each software package until upgrades are available. With the exception of Windows XP Professional, all software can be installed twice (i.e. on 1 PC and 1 mobile device such as a laptop. Windows XP Professional may be installed once. Once the product key is activated, Win XP cannot be installed a 2nd time.
  Students may choose from either Microsoft Office 2003 Professional for Windows OR Microsoft Office Professional MAC version X.

• I don’t need all the Software; do I have to use it all at once?

  You are not required to use it all. Each software package can be obtained separately.

• Can I resell, copy, or donate the software?

  No. Your right to use this software is NON-TRANSFERABLE!!! Therefore, you cannot give it to another person.

• What happens if I lose the software and the license key?

  If you lost your license key code for Windows XP upgrade, call Microsoft at (716) 871-2929.
  If you lost your license key code for Office XP, Front Page, and Publisher, call Microsoft at (716) 871-2919.
  

  Lost software and licenses will not be replaced. Therefore, do not lose the software or licenses!

• Can I get future software upgrades?

  If during the time that you attend Stony Brook a new version of any of the applications listed above is released, you will be eligible to receive it at the beginning of each semester. However, you will no longer be eligible to receive additional upgrades after your student status changes.

• Is the license valid after leave Stony Brook?

  When you graduate, you will be granted software ownership***. If you leave Stony Brook - without graduating - you are required to remove the Software from your personal machine.

• What comes in the package when I get the software?
  • Windows XP Professional: 1 CD (Available)
  • Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003: 1 CD
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET2003: 7 CD’s (Includes: Visual Basic.NET, C++, C# and J#) (available)
  • Microsoft Office 2003 Professional for PC users OR Microsoft Office Professional version X or Office 2004 for Mac users.

    PC Users: Office 2003: 3 CD’s (2 Office CD’s + 1 Business Contact Manager for Office Outlook 2003 CD)
    Office 2003 includes Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Publisher

    MAC Users: Office MAC: 3 CD’s (1 Office CD + Virtual PC for MAC)
    Office includes Word, Excel, Power Point and Entourage.
    
    Important Note for MAC users:
    People with MacOS 10.1 will get Office version X + Virtual PC version 6.1.
    People with MacOS 10.2.8 or 10.3 (Jaguar or Panther) will get Office 2004 + Virtual PC version 7.

• What software/hardware requirements do I need to have in order to install Windows XP?
  
  

  1. You are eligible for an upgrade to XP is you are running:
     
     
     • Windows 98/Windows 98 SE
     • Windows ME
     • Windows NT Workstation 4.0
     • Windows 2000 Professional
     • Windows XP Home Edition
       
       
  2. However you must meet the following system requirements:
     
     • 128MB of RAM or higher
     • 1.5GB of available hard disk space or higher
     • PC with 300 megahertz or higher processor clock speed recommended
     • Intel Pentium/Celeron family, or AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible
     • processor recommended.
     • Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor
     • CD-ROM or DVD drive
     • Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
       
       
  3. Windows XP Service Pack users must install Symantec Corporate Edition 9.0.3 from Softweb
     Visit the support page for instructions and information on installing/obtaining Service Pack 2 and/or Anti-virus software.
     
     
• Who do I contact if I have any other questions?

  If you need assistance or have any questions regarding this agreement, please contact the Instructional Computing Help Desk (631) 632-9602, e-mail helpme@ic.sunysb.edu

  If you need Troubleshooting/Support, visit the troubleshooting/support page, contact Client Support by phone at 631-632-9800 or submit a Help Request . Client Support will not provide support for programming questions.

*** Students are granted the right, not ownership, of the software. Upon graduation, students will be granted ownership as long as Stony Brook is still subscribed to this software agreement.