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Important Notes for Windows Vista

Institutional purchasers: departments may purchase Windows Vista, including Windows Vista Enterprise Upgrade, at discounted prices through the Microsoft Select Licensing Program. Learn more at the Office of Software Licensing web site.

Information Systems and Computing has advice and recommendations on Windows Vista for the University Community. Information is posted here, at the Computing web site.

 

Operating Systems

Apple Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard -- $69.00 -- Order #501020652 Mac OS X Compatible Reserve yours now!

Add a new Mac to your Mac. Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard is packed with over 300 new features, installs easily, and works with the software and accessories you already have.

New features:

Requirements:

  • Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor
  • 512MB of physical RAM
  • DVD drive for installation
Apple Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard Family Pack -- $199.00 -- Order #501020655 Mac OS X Compatible

Add a new Mac to your Mac. Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard is packed with over 300 new features, installs easily, and works with the software and accessories you already have.

New features:

Requirements:

  • The Mac OS X Leopard Family Pack is a single-residence, five-user license
  • Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor
  • 512MB of physical RAM
  • DVD drive for installation
Apple Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard Server (10 CAL) -- $249.00 -- Order #501020653 Mac OS X Compatible

Mac OS X Server v10.5 Leopard, the latest release of Apple's UNIX server operating system, makes it easy for small businesses, workgroups, and enterprises to take full advantage of the benefits of a server. With Mac OS X Server, users can effortlessly share files, schedule meetings and events, exchange instant messages, send and receive mail on the Internet, access the organization's network remotely, publish podcasts, and host websites, wikis, and blogs. Contains client access license for up to 10 clients.

Apple Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard Server (Unlimited CAL) -- $499.00 -- Order #501020654 Mac OS X Compatible

Mac OS X Server v10.5 Leopard, the latest release of Apple's UNIX server operating system, makes it easy for small businesses, workgroups, and enterprises to take full advantage of the benefits of a server. With Mac OS X Server, users can effortlessly share files, schedule meetings and events, exchange instant messages, send and receive mail on the Internet, access the organization's network remotely, publish podcasts, and host websites, wikis, and blogs. Contains client access license for an unlimited number of clients.

VMware Fusion -- $39.00 -- Order #509020508 Mac OS X Compatible
  • Run multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Solaris, on your Macintosh at the same time as Mac OS X--without rebooting; copy or paste between operating systems, or drag and drop files from desktop to desktop
  • Run Windows applications just like Mac applications--easily launch your Windows applications and switch between all your Windows and Mac applications; use your familiar Mac keyboard shortcuts the whole time
  • Capture and save the exact state of your virtual machine with VMware Fusion's innovative Snapshot feature; if your Windows virtual machine becomes unresponsive, use the Snapshot feature to rollback to a known stable state with the click of a button
  • Take full advantage of 64-bit and multi-core processors of your Mac for maximum flexibility--run 64-bit operating systems such as Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition or leverage Virtual SMP to create and run multi-processor virtual machines
  • Cutting-edge 3D technology even lets you to play select DirectX 8.1 games on your Mac; get full read/write support for CDs and DVDs and complete USB 2.0 support--even for proprietary video cameras, Bluetooth devices and other Windows-only peripherals
Parallels Desktop for Mac 3.0 -- $79.95 -- Order #501020646 Mac OS X Compatible

When Apple introduced its first generation of Intel-powered Macs, the "Are you a Mac or a PC person" question suddenly became moot. With the new Intel Mac machines, you can have the best of both Macintosh and PC worlds. Unfortunately, switching between operating systems on the new Intel Macs can be a time-consuming process. You must completely shut down OS X and endure a full start-up cycle in order to run Windows. That's where Parallels Desktop for Mac comes in. With Parallels Desktop, you can run Windows applications along with your Macintosh programs -- right on your Mac, side-by-side -- so you never have to suffer through frustrating shut-downs and re-boots just to run a program you want.


Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Upgrade -- $69.00 -- Order #509030780
  • User-friendly software combines the features of Vista Home Basic with even more impressive and user-friendly capabilities
  • Features Windows Aero, an efficient and visually stunning interface that makes it easier to accomplish multiple tasks at once by providing a three-dimensional, real-time, animated view of all of your open applications and documents
  • By integrating search throughout the operating system, helps you quickly find and organize large collections of documents, pictures, movies, videos, and music
  • Includes Windows Tablet and Touch Technology that enables you to interact with your Tablet PC-compatible computer with a digital pen or your fingertip instead of having to use a keyboard
  • Upgrade from your current edition of Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 (including Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Media Center, Windows XP Tablet PC, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows 2000)

The Windows Vista Home Premium Upgrade DVD-ROM makes finding information, staying connected, and interacting with your PC easier and more secure. Whether you use your PC organizing and sharing photos, watching videos and TV programs, balancing your checkbook, doing homework, or listening to music, Vista Home Premium makes it easy to enjoy your computing time. An ideal operating system for homes with advanced computer needs, Vista Home Premium combines the features of Vista Home Basic with even more impressive and user-friendly capabilities. It will help you use your laptop or desktop PC more effectively as well as enable you to take advantage of cutting-edge digital entertainment experiences--all with the benefit of added security and reliability.

Microsoft Windows Vista Business Upgrade -- $199.00 -- Order #509030781
  • User-friendly software offers powerful new ways to organize, find, and share information
  • Keeps your network running smoothly and securely without excessive reliance on dedicated IT support; ideal for organizations of all sizes
  • Sophisticated data protection and auditing capabilities help simplify IT management and can help lower costs for regulatory compliance
  • Warns you of impending hardware failures early on, so you don't have to worry about the devastating loss of any important business data
  • Upgrade from your current edition of Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 (including Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Media Center, Windows XP Tablet PC, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows 2000)

The Microsoft Windows Vista Business Upgrade (DVD-ROM) helps your business run more efficiently than ever before. Designed to keep your network running smoothly and securely without excessive reliance on dedicated IT support, Vista Business is the primary edition of Windows Vista for business desktop and mobile PCs. Ideal for organizations of all sizes, this software provides dramatic new infrastructure improvements, enabling IT staff to spend more time adding strategic value to the business and less time troubleshooting glitches. Vista Business also offers powerful new ways to organize, find, and share information, while helping people stay better connected in the office and on the road.

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Upgrade -- $259.00 -- Order #509030782
  • Mobility-based operating system meets all your computing needs whether you're working from home, working on the road, or searching for entertainment options
  • Combines all the features of a business-focused operating system, all the efficiency features of a mobility-focused operating system, and all of the digital entertainment features of a consumer-focused operating system
  • Remotely connect to business networks; Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption provides improved levels of protection against theft for your important business data whether you are at home, on the road, or in the office
  • Delivers all of the entertainment features available in Vista Home Premium; includes everything you need to enjoy the latest in digital photography, music, movies, analog TV, or even HDTV
  • Upgrade from your current edition of Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 (including Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Media Center, Windows XP Tablet PC, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows 2000)

The most comprehensive edition of Windows Vista, Vista Ultimate Upgrade (DVD-ROM) is the first operating system that combines all of the advanced infrastructure features of a business-focused operating system, all of the management and efficiency features of a mobility-focused operating system, and all of the digital entertainment features of a consumer-focused operating system. For the person who wants one operating system that is great for working from home, working on the road, and for entertainment, Vista Ultimate is a no-compromise operating system that lets you have it all.

 

Maintainence

Drive Genius 2 -- $99.00 -- Order #509020530 Mac OS X Compatible

Featuring an easy-to-use interface, Drive Genius is packed with powerful tools such as a drive optimizer, a comprehensive repair facility for analyzing, repairing and rebuilding volumes, plus excellent testing capabilities with media surface scanning, performance benchmarking and data integrity checking. You can use it to initialize drives, create and delete partitions, and erase them securely as per Department of Defense's standard. Drive Genius also lets you hide partitions and duplicate volumes or drives swiftly.

TechTool Pro 4 -- $89.00 -- Order #509020402 Mac OS X Compatible

The best utility for Macintosh just became better. TechTool Pro 4 is a completely new program, built from the ground up for Mac OS X. The program was completely created in Cocoa, ensuring maximum performance and stability in Mac OS X. The program also features a new, easy-to-use aqua interface and streamlined window for easy navigation.

TechTool Pro 4 now features a suite of S.M.A.R.T tests (Self Monitoring Analysis And Reporting Technology). Most modern hard drives now support this industry standard that employs predictive diagnostics and analysis to help foresee a drive failure BEFORE it happens. TechTool Pro 4's SMART test allows you to automatically monitor this vital data and be forewarned of impending danger to your data, allowing you to back up critical information before disaster strikes.

Super Scrubber -- $49.95 -- Order #501020588 Mac OS X Compatible

Permanently erase all data from your hard drive with SuperScrubber's military-strength disk sanitization when getting rid of an old Mac. Your data is recoverable even if you delete files, empty the trash, or reformat your hard drive. Protect your privacy with SuperScrubber!

Symantec Norton Antivirus 2007 -- $39.00 -- Order #509030774Windows XP compatible

Norton AntiVirus 2007 blocks viruses and spyware with advanced protection. It automatically detects and removes viruses, spyware, unwanted adware, and Internet worms, and provides protection updates. Your purchase provides a full year of protection with regular updates from Norton to combat the latest Internet threats. The 2007 version includes the new Security History feature to let you review detections and other actions taken by Norton AntiVirus. Also new for this release is Cookie Tracking Support, which gives you the ability to remove detected tracking cookies.

Symantec Norton Antivirus 10 -- $69.00 -- Order #509020462 Mac OS X Compatible

Symantec's Norton AntiVirus 10.0 for Macintosh is the world's most trusted antivirus solution for Macintosh systems. It removes viruses automatically, cleans infected Internet and email downloads, and defends against emerging threats. Now it's also compatible with Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger, and comes with a widget (mini-application) that lets you quickly check your system's virus-protection status. Norton AntiVirus 10.0 for Macintosh also streamlines your virus defense by letting you scan from Mac OS X contextual menus. You can even prevent scanning volumes you already know are virus-free. Don't jeopardize your valuable data or risk passing infections to colleagues with PCs. Protect your Mac today with award-winning Norton AntiVirus.

Symantec Norton Ghost 12 -- $69.00 -- Order #509030834 Windows XP compatible

Backing up your system might seem like a hassle, but when you lose your important data right before a big meeting, event, or project due date, you'll wish you had. Norton Ghost 10.0 makes backing up so simple that you will no longer have to worry about it--it automatically backs up any and all data, including photos, music, tax documents, and more, making it ideal for home users, too.

Norton Ghost 10.0 now automatically detects storage devices, analyzes your system, and offers the "best practice" backup advice during installation. The new one-step setup wizard makes installation and configuration even easier. It also automatically creates an initial backup schedule based on your computer's configuration. Plus, it will backup to virtually any media of your choice, including CDR/RW and DVD+-R/RW, USB and FireWire devices, Iomega Zip and Jaz drives, and more.

 

Security

Computrace LoJack for Laptops (3-Year Subscription) -- $99.00 -- Order #509020488 (Mac); Order #509030712 (Windows) Mac OS X CompatibleWindows XP compatible

A laptop is stolen every 53 seconds and according to the FBI, 97-percent are never recovered. Laptops are taken from coffee shops, hotel rooms, and automobiles every day. Losing your laptop is costly, even devastating when you consider the priceless photos, files, and personal information you have stored on your laptop.

LoJack for Laptops is a recovery service that enables law enforcement to recover stolen laptops. When your laptop is protected with this service, software installed on your laptop works behind the scenes to silently and securely contact our monitoring center, and if stolen, report its location using any Internet connection.

Computrace LoJack for Laptops Works!

  • Over 90-percent of laptops located with our software are recovered.
  • Patented software is hidden and virtually tamperproof, surviving most hard-drive reformats and operating-system reinstallations.
  • It works on desktop computers too.

Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 -- $69.00 -- Order #509030854 Windows XP compatible

Norton Internet Security 2008 is a comprehensive set of security tools that helps keep you safe online as you surf and email, swap files, download programs, and chat. The rapid growth of the World Wide Web have created the perfect environment for malicious and damaging entities that threaten your PC and your identity. With Norton Internet Security, you will be able to enjoy your computer with confidence, knowing that viruses and spyware will be either blocked or removed. All kinds of malicious programs will be removed automatically, including the damaging side effects.

Includes:

  • Norton AntiVirus
  • Norton Personal Firewall
  • Norton Privacy control
  • Norton AntiSpam
  • Norton Parental Control.

Retrospect Desktop 6.1 for Macintosh -- $129.00 -- Order #509030514 Mac OS X Compatible

Retrospect Desktop is the #1 home and small office backup software for Macintoshes. Don't rely on manual drag-and-drop to protect your data - it misses important files, is performed sporadically at best, and cannot restore older or deleted files. Retrospect allows you to easily set up complete, scheduled backups of 3 networked Macintosh, Windows, or Red Hat Linux desktop and notebook computers.

Retrospect Professional 7.5 for Windows -- $99.00 -- Order #509030691 Windows XP compatible

Retrospect Professional delivers proven business-class data protection capabilities in an easy-to-use software product for homes and small offices. Designed for safety and security, Retrospect Professional protects desktops and notebooks against loss due to viruses, newly installed software, user error, damaged hardware, hardware upgrades, hackers, and lost or stolen computers. Retrospect provides complete protection, ease of use, and fast backups with 100% accurate restores.

 

Other

Apple Remote Desktop 3 (Unlimited Managed Systems) -- $299.00 -- Order #501020595 Mac OS X Compatible

Apple Remote Desktop 3 is the best way to manage the Macs on your network. Distribute software, provide real-time online help to end-users, create detailed software and hardware reports, and automate your routine management tasks — all from your own Mac. This version includes a license to manage an unlimited number of workstations from a single Apple Remote Desktop installation.

Apple Remote Desktop 3 (10 Client Managed Systems) -- $149.00 -- Order #501020594 Mac OS X Compatible

Apple Remote Desktop 3 is the best way to manage the Macs on your network. Distribute software, provide real-time online help to end-users, create detailed software and hardware reports, and automate your routine management tasks — all from your own Mac. This version includes a license to manage up to 10 workstations from a single Apple Remote Desktop installation.


Roxio Toast 8 Titanium -- $79.00 -- Order #509020499 Mac OS X Compatible

Roxio Toast 8 sets the standard for burning CDs, DVDs, and now Blu-ray discs on the Mac. Create superior sounding audio CDs with crossfades. Enjoy your TV shows anywhere with exclusive EyeTV burning and TiVoToGo transfers to DVD or iPod. Copy your audio CDs, movies and DVDs. It's your digital life, Toast It!

  • Copy your audio CDs, movies and DVDs.
  • Take your favorite TV shows to go, with easy TiVoToGo transfers
  • Blu-ray Disc Support: Burn up to 50 GB - 12,500 music tracks, or 50,000 photos, or 4 hours of raw HD video.
  • Restore and recover files from scratched or damaged discs while copying.
  • Create DJ-style audio CDs with the same pro-quality audio features previously found in Roxio Jam.

Don't see what you're looking for?  The Computer Connection carries more than 1,500 products in our showroom, but our website highlights only our most-requested items.  Please contact us by phone or email and we'll help you find what you need!

Symantec Antivirus 2007 -- $39.00

Norton AntiVirus 2007 blocks viruses and spyware with advanced protection. It automatically detects and removes viruses, spyware, unwanted adware, and Internet worms, and provides protection updates. Your purchase provides a full year of protection with regular updates from Norton to combat the latest Internet threats. The 2007 version includes the new Security History feature to let you review detections and other actions taken by Norton AntiVirus. Also new for this release is Cookie Tracking Support, which gives you the ability to remove detected tracking cookies.

  • Order #509030774 (WindowsWindows XP compatible )
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