Computer & Information Science
MSDNAA Free and Discounted Software
What is MSDNAA?
The Microsoft Software Developers Network Academic Alliance is an annual membership program for
technical departments in the area of Computer Science, Engineering,
and Information Systems.
As a member, a department receives an MSDNAA subscription that
includes Microsoft platform, servers, and developer tools software.
This software may be installed on any number of departmental
lab machines. The software must be used for instructional and/or
research purposes; it may not be used to run the infrastructure
of the department.
In addition, the CIS department faculty and students
may purchase the software to install on their personal computers. Many of the software titles are available at a 80-90% discount or free to download.
SOFTWARE TITLES AVAILABLE
Below is list of some of the software titles available
to students enrolled in CIS classes at Cuyamaca. See the MSDNAA
site for a complete list. Most of the titles are free as a direct
download.
- Windows 7 Professional (32 and 64 bit versions)
- Visio 2010 Professional
- Microsoft Access 2010
- Expression Studio 4
- SharePoint Designer 2010
- Project Professional 2010
- Visual Studio 2010
- Expression Studio 4
- Windows 2008 Server
- Windows 2003 Server
- SQL Server 2008
TO GET THE FREE SOFTWARE
- 1) Get the password emailed to your college email
account.
See http://www.cuyamaca.edu/cc/email.asp
Details:-
- An email with your password and instructions for
ordering the software will be sent to your
college email account.
This will normally happen during the third
week of the the first semester you enroll in any
CIS class. The automatic email is
only sent one time. You must save the MSDNAA
information for access to the MSDNAA software
in future semesters. The college purges email accounts
at the end of each semester. If the information
is not in your in box and you did not save the information
you will need to have your account information resent
to you. Send an email using your college email account
to Cheryl Alvarez at
cheryl.alvarez@gcccd.edu requesting
that your MSDNAA password be reset.
- All students have a web based email account created
for them when they enroll. The email accounts are
userid@students.gcccd.edu.
If you are having problems with your college email
account contact one of the CIS lab tech's for assistance.
- Students can access their college email account
via the link from the college web site or use this
URL: http://www.cuyamaca.edu/cc/email.asp.
-
- 2) Login to the MSDNAA web site using the
instructions emailed to you.
- Details:
-
- Software distribution is managed through the ELMS
system (Electronic License Management System) sponsored
by Microsoft. The CIS department is only responsible
for the setup of the software delivery.
- The ELMS web site is neither owned or operated by
the college. There may be times when the ELMS web
site will not be accessible. Neither Cuyamaca
College or the CIS department receive any compensation
for any purchases.
- 3) Locate the software you want to
order under the software option.
- Details:
-
- For software that is NOT listed
as FREE, a credit card is required for payment and
you must provide your own CD.
- Orders are processed by the ELMS site. There
are no refunds for orders. See the ELMS
site for additional information.
- 4) Choose the delivery option.
Click the "Get It" button. Fill in the order
form.
- Details:
-
- You cannot change
your delivery option once an order has been
started.
- Prices do not include shipping and are subject to
change without notice.
- Orders are processed by the ELMS site. There
are no refunds for orders. See the ELMS
site for additional information.
ACTIVATION KEYS
- Some MSDNAA software requires the use of an activation key.
- If your software requires an activation key then it will be displayed on the order page when you download the software. If you
order the software for home delivery then the
activation key will be located on the back of the CD
case.
- Typically the activation key can only
be used on one computer.
Notes:
- Support for installation of the software is provided by your instructor.
- The MSDNAA program is operated by Microsoft.
- The CIS department pays a yearly fee to participate
in this program allowing students to legally
purchase software at deeply discounted prices.
- Neither the CIS department nor any college employees
receive any compensation for purchases made through
this program.
- Student participation in this program is not
expected or required.
- Faculty manage and maintain this program on a
voluntary basis.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010
MS Office 80%+ discount
This offer is available to all college students. Prices are approximate
and do not include tax or shipping.
- $80 Direct Download (no disc media)
- See www.journeyed.com/fccc/ for more information.
- You are allowed to install Office on 2 computers
