Obtaining Hardware and Software

Software and hardware are available from many sources, often at very different prices. Here are some common items with the best purchasing info we know of. The vendor is UIUC Central Stores unless otherwise noted.

Please send questions to help@life.illinois.edu

Software

Microsoft Office 2007

For Microsoft Windows XP or Vista.

If you're purchasing on University funds, you can purchase a license through the Microsoft Select licensing program. Then borrow a CD to install from us or purchase your own CD. Individuals can purchase a discounted academic version box set.

Standard Edition includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. If you want Publisher (a page layout program) or Access (a database program) then buy the Pro Plus Edition. Office Enterprise Edition adds InfoPath (an information management application) and Groove (a collaboration application)

Be sure to install updates available at http://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate/

Microsoft Select Licenses:

19601675 Microsoft Select Office Std 2007 License        $44.81
19601685 Microsoft Select Office Pro Plus 2007 License   $55.55
19601700 Microsoft Select Office Enterprise 2007 License $70.74

Microsoft Select CDs:

19631860 Microsoft Select Office 2007 Standard CD        $22.03
19631870 Microsoft Select Office 2007 Pro Plus CD        $22.03
19631700 Microsoft Select Office Enterprise 2007 DVD     $22.03

For individuals, order from the UIUC Webstore for $80.

Last Updated: 4/30/2007

Microsoft Office 2008

For Mac OS X only.

Microsoft Office 2008 includes Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Be sure to install updates avaialble at http://www.microsoft.com/mac/downloads.aspx

Microsoft Select Licenses:

19600300 Microsoft Select Office 2008 Mac License  $44.81

Microsoft Select CDs:

19631900 Microsoft Select Office 2008 Std Mac DVD  $22.03

For individuals, order from the UIUC Webstore for $55.

Last Updated: 6/6/2008

Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)

Purchase the discounted box set from Central Stores.

System requirements are:: Mac computer with an Intel processor; Minimum RAM requirement is 1 GB.; DVD drive for installation; 5GB of available disk space