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Windows 8.1 Update
Apr. 15, 2014—Microsoft released Windows 8.1 Update on April 8. The Update is free through Windows Update. See http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/install-latest-update-windows-8-1 for installation instructions. Vanderbilt departments can order Windows 8.1 Update through the Software Store by placing an order under the Departments tab. Note that Windows 8.1 users must install the Update version by August 12 in order to...
How to Reissue a GeoTrust Enterprise SSL Certificate in response to Heartbleed
Apr. 11, 2014—Regarding the information posted at http://news.vanderbilt.edu/2014/04/heartbleed/, please follow the process below if you need to reissue an SSL certificate you purchased through the Software Store: a. Go to https://products.geotrust.com/orders/orderinformation/authentication.do b. Enter the common name, email address of the technical contact for the original certificate, and the image number c. Click Continue d. Click Request Access...
Microsoft Office for iPad
Mar. 28, 2014—Microsoft released Office for iPad on March 27, 2014. Office for iPad requires an Office 365 subscription. This means Microsoft is not offering Office for iPad through: The Microsoft Home Use Program (i.e. the program that lets employees buy a perpetual license for Office for Mac or Office for Windows for home use for $9.95)...
Software Store Maintenance Scheduled for Wednesday, March 26, from 6-8 a.m.
Mar. 26, 2014—Kivuto, the company that hosts the Vanderbilt Software Store, is upgrading ELMS (the storefront platform) on March 26, 2014 beginning at 6:00 AM. Kivuto expects to complete the maintenance within 2 hours. During this time, Kivuto will place the store in “maintenance mode” and will display a message indicating the store is temporarily unavailable to...
New Microsoft Remote Desktop app for iOS, Mac OS X, Android
Mar. 21, 2014—During fall 2013, Microsoft introduced Remote Desktop clients for iOS and Android, and updated Remote Desktop for Mac OS X. Microsoft is expected to eventually offer Remote Desktop for Windows Phone. Remote Desktop lets users connect to remote Windows PCs. Last week, Microsoft released Remote Desktop 8.0.5 for Mac OS X on March 12, for...
Mathematica Seminar March 25 at Featheringill Hall
Mar. 21, 2014—Wolfram Research, makers of Mathematica, is hosting a technical seminar on using Mathematica, Wolfram Alpha, and other Wolfram technologies for teaching and research. Wolfram Technologies in Education and Research Tuesday, March 25 3:30-4:30pm, including Q&A Featheringill Hall (FGH), Room 138 You do not need to register for this event.
Get Venue 8 Pro tablet for $244.99
Mar. 21, 2014—Connect. Share. See. Enjoy. Save big with member only prices on devices that bring your entire day together more easily. Limited time offer starts 3/13/2014. Save $55 on a Venue 8 Pro tablet (Market value $299.99). Search order code: FNDOV8PO1H Features: Intel Atom processor Z3740D – Quad Core Windows 8.1 Office Home & Student 2013...
Free Microsoft Product Evaluations, Technical Support and Training
Mar. 19, 2014—Until recently, the Vanderbilt Software Store offered Microsoft TechNet subscriptions to departments through Vanderbilt’s Microsoft Select contract. Last year, Microsoft announced that it was retiring the TechNet Subscription service and replacing it with several free offers including: The TechNet Evaluation Center TechNet Forums The Microsoft Virtual Academy The TechNet Evaluation Center provides free evaluations of...
Microsoft OneNote for PC and Mac is Free
Mar. 18, 2014—Microsoft is distributing OneNote for Windows and Mac for $0. Mac users can download OneNote through the Mac App Store. Windows users can download from OneNote.com. The free PC version has fewer features than paid version. Missing features include SharePoint support, Outlook integration, and version history. Microsoft also offers an OneNote Service at OneNote.com. OneNote...
Microsoft Ends Windows XP Support on April 8, 2014
Mar. 11, 2014—Microsoft will end all support for Windows XP on April 8, 2014. Office 365 will not block connections from fully patched Windows XP computers after April 8, 2014, but connectivity to the service will be at risk. Windows XP workstations that have not deployed all service packs and automatic updates run an even higher risk...