purchasesoftware

=Purchasing Software=

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The University has contracts to purchase a variety of software at reduced prices or provide it through campus license agreements at no cost. Most of these contracts require that the software be used on University owned or leased computers for official business. Please, note that Instructional Support does not provide assistance for the personal use of software.

Things change so rapidly in the software world, we'll be happy to help you find the most up-to-date information! For additional assistance, please complete the Assistance Purchasing Software area of the Instructional Support Request Form at []

Purchasing Software There are two places to purchase software at contract prices. Both sources have some titles available for the personal use of students and faculty/staff.


 * Contractual Purchasing** - There are two places to purchase software at contract prices. Both sources have some titles available for the personal use of students and faculty/staff.

Additional information can be obtained from USC Software Distribution's web site at[]
 * **USC Software Distribution** - The new USC Software Distribution system for purchasing licenses and or CDs works through VIP. The person who is authorized to spend money from the account should use his/her VIP account. If the total is over $100 you should be prompted to print out the request, have it signed by the authorized person, and then fax it to USC Software Distribution at 777-2626.
 * 1) Log in to VIP and go to the Technology area.
 * 2) Choose (Show Me) Software Distribution and find the title you want. Notice that some items, such as Adobe Acrobat Professional, offer the license and the CD separately. The COE's Information Technology office purchases CDs for the current versions of these programs, so you only need to purchase the license. When you have done this, complete an Information Technology Work Order at[]
 * 3) Follow the directions to submit your request


 * USC Software Distribution**-Information can be obtained on their web site

at: [] or by calling 777-4657. Some titles are only available for Faculty/Staff business use and other titles are available for the personal use of faculty, staff and students. >> >> []
 * Call ahead to determine the current version and price when finalizing the purchase
 * To order complete a Purchase Request form online at: []
 * Once the purchase is complete, complete a work order for installation at:

COMPUSULT

> > [|http://www.compusult.com] > > > Once on the site, choose Schools and Colleges to search for the availability of software for University-owned or leased computers. (Choose Students and Educators to purchase software for personal use.) > > > Compusult will take University purchase orders of you can purchase products from them on the phone using a University credit card. The Purchase Requisition Request form can be found at[|http://purchasing.sc.edu/doc/pur-req2.pdf]. Submit the completed form through your department. Compusult will send a software package and/or proof of purchase documentation. As soon as you get the license information from Compusult, please complete a Work Order to have the software installed on your computer. This can be done online at the Office of Information Technology's site at: [].
 * **Compusult, Inc.** - This company offers special state pricing for educational institutions in South Carolina. Information can be obtained on their web site at:


 * Compusult, Inc.**-This company offers special state pricing for educational institutions in South Carolina. Information can be obtained on their web site at:

[|http://www.compusult.com]Once on the site, choose one of the first three options to search prices. The options are: Students and Educators, Schools and Colleges, and Academic State Contract. > > [] and submit it through your department. Compusult will send a software package and/or proof of purchase documentation.
 * To purchase software for use on a University owned or leased computer, either of the second two options are available. The Schools and Colleges area offers more programs and the Academic State Contract area offers the quantity purchases.
 * To pay for purchases use either a University credit card or complete a Purchase Request through the University Purchasing Department at:
 * Once the software arrives, complete a work order for installation at:[]

SPECIFICS


 * Purchasing Specific Programs** - For information about ordering specific titles click on the title link below.
 * [|Acrobat] - (updated 12/05/07)
 * [|Dreamweaver] - (updated 11/09/07)
 * [|EndNote] - (updated 12/05/07)
 * [|Filemaker Pro] - (updated 12/05/07)
 * [|Inspiration] - (updated 12/05/07)
 * [|SPSS or SAS] - (updated 11/09/07)

PURCHASE EQUIPMENT

Purchasing a Computer Educational discounts are available to USC students, faculty and staff from several vendors. Please go to the UTS Computer Purchase web page at:

[|http://uts.sc.edu/computerpurchase/index.shtml]

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