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What's the difference between normal boxed software and software licensing?
I’m a CU member. How can I purchase an Adobe software license for a computer the University owns?
Adobe Maintenance agreements / Upgrade Plans after initial purchase
I’m a CU member. How can I purchase a Microsoft software license for a computer the University owns ?
I’m a CU member. How can I purchase an Adobe software license for a computer I own?
I’m a CU member. How can I purchase a Microsoft software license for a computer I own?
What other software licensing options do I have with CU?

What's the difference between normal boxed software and licenses?

It is important to clearly distinguish between “Full-Packaged Product” (FPP) software, and software licensing. The Full-Packaged Product is sometimes referred to as “Finished Goods”. Essentially, it is a shrink-wrapped box which usually contains an install disc and documentation. This type of product continues to be sold in the CU Book Store but its price is considerably more expensive than if you are able to purchase software licensing. Licensing is available for certain titles due to the volumes in which the University purchases software, and it is usually a download or an install disc without any packaging or documentation. As a result, software licensing is available at a greatly reduced price. To find out which titles of FPP software we carry, please visit the Buffalo Chip or call us at 303-492-3431.

I’m a CU member and I want to purchase an Adobe software license for a computer the University owns. How can I do that?

CU departments are able to purchase all titles of Adobe licensing, and can find instructions here.
This includes departmental purchases for Anschutz Medical Center, UC-Denver and CU-Colorado Springs campuses

Some time ago, I purchased software licenses from you, but decided against purchasing the “Maintenance” agreements. I’ve decided now to purchase this item. How can I do that?

I’m sorry, but Adobe “Maintenance" (now called “Upgrade Plan”) can only be purchased at the same time that you purchase the original software licenses.

I’m a CU member and I want to purchase a Microsoft software license for a computer the University owns. How can I do that?

Unfortunately you should NOT use the CU Book Store to buy Microsoft licensing for University-owned computers. Fortunately, the University and the state have options for you. For the CU-Boulder campus, the University has a Microsoft Campus Agreement (MSCA) for certain titles. The state also has a contract with Insight for other campuses and for titles not available through the MSCA. The MSCA applies to departments, as well as faculty and staff for work-use. Both the MSCA and Insight licensing are explained at http://www.colorado.edu/its/licenses/microsoft/. CU Students, faculty, and staff can purchase licensing for personal use at very low prices on-line through e-Academy as explained below.

I’m a CU member and I want to purchase an Adobe software license for a computer I own. How can I do that?

Personal Adobe software licenses are obtained by purchasing directly through our on-line affiliate, e-Academy. This is available to faculty, staff, and enrolled CU students for personal use. For the Boulder campus, personal purchases are made through CUConnect (look on the Campus Life tab for the Discounted Software link). You’ll need to have a major credit card available to make the purchase. For the other CU campuses, customers use a specialized authentication capability to e-Academy established by their respective campus IT group.

I’m a CU member and I want to purchase a Microsoft software license for a computer I own and have it shipped to my residence. How can I do that?

Personal Microsoft software licenses are obtained by purchasing directly through our on-line affiliate, e-Academy. This is available to faculty, staff, and enrolled CU students for personal use. For the Boulder campus, personal purchases are made through CUConnect (look on the Campus Life tab for the Discounted Software link). You’ll need to have a major credit card available to make the purchase. For the other CU campuses, customers use a specialized authentication capability to e-Academy established by their respective campus IT group.

What other software licensing options do I have with CU?

The University has many other software titles available. Please visit http://www.colorado.edu/its/licenses/ for more information.