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GENERAL INFORMATION
- What is different between the Select Agreement which still exists between the University and Microsoft, and the new Campus Agreement?
- Why are new computers being charged a $100 or $50 fee?
- How will departments be assessed the fees ($100 for PC and $50 for Mac)?
- What about the computers that already exist?
- If the Microsoft Operating System upgrades are free, how do I get it installed on my FSU owned computers?
- Will I still need to purchase Office products through Software Licensing?
- How long will the Campus Agreement licenses be good for?
- And how long will I be able to acquire upgrades under the Campus Agreement?
- Will there be a renewal period for Campus Agreement products?
- What is different between the Select Agreement which still exists between the University and Microsoft, and the new Campus Agreement?
Answer: The Campus Agreement is composed of a chosen group of products that, upon purchase and implementation by the University, are given a “campus-wide” license for use by faculty and staff; the Select Agreement includes the remaining products listed on University Software Licensing’s Microsoft Product Page which are priced and distributed to University Faculty and Staff at an Institutional rate for FSU related use only. Both agreements exist at the same time; please check with the University Software Licensing Website on our Microsoft Campus Agreement and Product pages to clarify which products are included with each agreement.
- Why are new computers being charged a $100 or $50 fee?
Answer: The fee has been put in place in order to recoup funds for the overall purchase of the Campus Agreement from the Microsoft Reseller. The benefits for new computer purchases are seen if you (a) purchase that computer with a lower version of an Operating System and then upgrade for free, (b) wish to install a full version or upgrade a Microsoft Office Suite for free, or (c) use CAL’s for one of the designated Microsoft Server products for free.
- How will departments be assessed the fees ($100 for PC and $50 for Mac)?
Answer: Reports generated through the OMNI Financial system will be reviewed on a monthly basis by University Software Licensing that will identify all new computer purchases by department. Once these reports have been reviewed steps will be taken in order to process and retrieve funds from departments that have made new computer purchases. If you have more questions or would like more information about this topic, please refer back to the University Software Licensing Website’s Campus Agreement page or contact us via email or by phone.
- What about the computers that already exist?
Answer: Computers purchased before July 1, 2006 are “grandfathered” in to the Campus Agreement. The only requirement is that the computers have an Operating System already installed. From there, you are able to upgrade the existing Operating System license, install a full license of an Office Suite, and run the core CAL’s for the server products specified.
- If the Microsoft Operating System upgrades are free, how do I get it installed on my FSU owned computers?
Answer: The Microsoft Operating System Upgrade licenses are free. However, you must obtain the installation media that was distributed by the Authorized Microsoft Reseller, after the Campus Agreement was put into place, from University Software Licensing. You will need to send and Interdepartmental Requisition to Software Licensing reqesting a copy of the media for $2.00. The media provided for products under the Campus Agreement is allowed to be duplicated, by the IT representative for the department, in order reduce overall installation time.
- Will I still need to purchase Office products through Software Licensing?
Answer: You will not need to purchase the Office license through Software Licensing. However, you must obtain the installation media and license code that was distributed by the Authorized Microsoft Reseller, after the Campus Agreement was put into place, from University Software Licensing. You will need to send and Interdepartmental Requisition to Software Licensing reqesting a copy of the media for $2.00. The media provided for products under the Campus Agreement is allowed to be duplicated, by the IT representative for the department, in order reduce overall installation time.
- How long will the Campus Agreement licenses be good for?
Answer: The current Campus Agreement Subscription held between the selected Microsoft Authorized Reseller and Florida State University will be effective from July 1st 2006 to June 30th 2009. All licenses and upgrades acquired within that period are good for the life of the computer.
Please note that licenses under the Campus Agreement are assigned by computer not by individual and you are NOT ALLOWED to transfer Operating Systems and Office products amongst computers.
- And how long will I be able to acquire upgrades under the Campus Agreement?
Answer: As long as the agreement is in effect between the Microsoft Authorized Reseller and the Florida State University.
- Will there be a renewal period for Campus Agreement products?
Answer: At the end of the agreement period, Florida State University Office of Technology Integration will be involved in the renewal process for the agreement, including any renegotiations, etc. Faculty and Staff will not be required to individually take on campus agreement renewals. Please check back for information on this topic when the renewal period approaches.
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