Windows 8.1 for Nonprofits and Libraries November 14, 2013

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Windows 8.1 for Nonprofits and Libraries Todd Rutherford, Microsoft Ginny Mies, TechSoup November 14, 2013

Presenters Becky Wiegand Interactive Events Producer TechSoup Assisting with chat: Gretchen Deo, Microsoft; Kevin Lo, Dawn Reed, TechSoup Todd Rutherford Senior Product Marketing Manager for Windows Microsoft Ginny Mies Content Curator TechSoup

Introducing TechSoup Participant Poll Why Upgrade? Upgrade Options Tour Windows 8.1 How to Get It! Additional Resources Q&A Today’s Agenda:

TechSoup is part of TechSoup Global, working towards the day when every nonprofit, library, and social benefit organization on the planet has the technology, knowledge, and resources they need to operate at their full potential. What Is TechSoup?

TechSoup is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. As of April 30, 2013, TechSoup Global has served more than 208,300 organizations — including over 67,000 organizations outside of North America. We have distributed more than 11 million software and hardware product donations and enabled recipients to save more than US$3.61 billion in IT expenses in 56 countries around the world.

Technology donations available through the TechSoup catalog: 401 Number of donor partners for US programs, including Adobe, Cisco, Microsoft, and Symantec: 63 NetSquared Local monthly meetup groups around the world: 48 TechSoup’s community blog and forums have participation from more than 50,000 monthly NPO and library users. Reach more than 200,000 NPO, library, and philanthropy subscribers in the United States with our newsletters each month.

What operating system are you currently running on your office computer(s)? – XP – Vista – Windows 7 – Windows 8 – Windows 8.1 – Mac OS – A combo of different OS? Participant Poll

Are you currently, or do you plan to use touch devices in your org within the next five years? – Yes – No – Maybe Participant Poll

Why Upgrade? Ginny Mies TechSoup

Microsoft support ends April 8, Less than a third of PCs are still using Windows XP. Windows 7, Windows 8, and more recent versions of Microsoft Office run well on older PCs. Time to Retire Windows XP

Security No more security updates or patches from Microsoft “XP’s retirement will be hacker heaven.” – Computerworld Windows Defender built into Windows 8

Upgrade Options Operating SystemsAdmin FeeProduct Pages Windows 7 Pro$1232-Bit 64-Bit Windows 7 Enterprise$1232-Bit 64-Bit Windows 8.1 Pro$1232-Bit 64-Bit Windows 8.1 Enterprise$1232-Bit 64-Bit

Get Genuine Options Operating SystemsAdmin FeeProduct Page Windows 8.1 Pro$832-Bit Windows 8.1 Pro$864-Bit

Windows 8.1 Standout Features Better performance Works well on older machines Protection against hardware failure SkyDrive integration Multilingual Support for new technologies

Tour Windows 8.1 Todd Rutherford Microsoft

How to Get It! Becky Wiegand TechSoup Global

How to Get It! Microsoft Software Donation Program through TechSoup Microsoft Software Donation Program Upgrade free through Volume Licensing Service Center within two years of prior donationVolume Licensing Service Center Get Genuine full OS (one-time-only EVER!) Get Genuine If you already have Windows 8, purchased commercially, you can upgrade to Windows 8.1 through the Windows StoreWindows Store

Donated Operating Systems 501(c)(3) orgs IMLS Public Libraries Foundations Read more about Microsoft EligibilityMicrosoft Eligibility Check your org’s eligibilityorg’s eligibility

Software Assurance Software Assurance benefits come FREE with all donated Microsoft software through TechSoup (except Get Genuine products). Software Assurance These benefits allow you to upgrade at no cost through the VLSC within two years.VLSC Additional benefits include free e-learning courses from Microsoft, Home Use Program, and more.

Q & A Please type your questions in the chat window. Follow-up questions can be posted in the community forum:

Additional Resources Want to learn more about Windows 8.1? Check out our overview of the new features.overview of the new features See Windows 8 in action! Watch a video demo.video demo Should Your Upgrade to Windows 8? has four points to consider when making the switch to a new OS. Should Your Upgrade to Windows 8? What are the differences between Windows 7 and Windows 8? Read our comparison of the two operating systems. comparison of the two operating systems Learn how Windows 8 is designed with accessibility in mind. accessibility in mind Check out TechSoup's How to Upgrade to Windows 8 article.How to Upgrade to Windows 8 Read about all of the built-in security enhancements Windows 8 offers.security enhancements Paul Thurrott’s Windows 8 portal is full of useful how-tos, reviews, and feature overviews.Windows 8 portal

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