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Northwestern University Information Technology The ordering process 1. NUIT site license at Site is NETID authenticated Ordering from the site captures all relevant data for future research Site allows for an order-placer and an order-approver Approver must print, sign and fax form –Forms are kept on file for auditing requirement We check funds, then activate specified NETID (for 6 days) or lend media

Northwestern University Information Technology The ordering process 2.E-Academy site at Site is netid authenticated Products include Microsoft Office Work at Home, Intellisync, EndNote, Symantec AV, VPN, Eudora, iPassConnect Products either require credit card payment or are free The recommended site for student software

Northwestern University Information Technology The ordering process 3.Order from SHI directly using a p.o. When Microsoft applications that aren’t on the top-5 list are needed or when cd purchase is desired

Northwestern University Information Technology What do I do if I want a summary of the software I purchased through NUIT? In addition to product name, provide as many of the following as possible: –NETID of order placer or approver –CUFS number used –Date purchased

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Northwestern University Information Technology Microsoft Work at Home Offer valid for Office suites only (Windows and Mac) Qualifier: must provide proof of being a primary user of an identical Office suite and version number purchased through NUIT for an At-Work computer (provide NUIT order number) May only be used for business purposes at home (no personal use)

Northwestern University Information Technology Latest Releases SPSS v for Windows SAS for Windows Mathematica 5.01 Windows, Mac, Linux – single and bulk purchases (10 ea minimum of each platform) Maple 9.5 Windows, Mac, Linux – single and bulk purchases (10 ea minimum of each platform) Office X for Mac Professional

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Northwestern University Information Technology Liability Microsoft, and other vendors have extensive rules about purchase, distribution and record-keeping with regards to licensing All of NU is bound by those rules and some liability is placed on users Fines can be up to $100, per violation

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