Price List

Prices are updated periodically; here is the latest list as a PDF file:

• Licensing Price List (April 15, 2008)

Purchasing a "plain" license lets you run the current version of that software on the computer indefinitely. Purchasing the license with Software Assurance ("LIC/SA, License & Maintenance" on the price list) gives you the right to upgrade to newer versions of the software as they are released, without additional expense, through February 2010.

Note about Vista: ITS recommends that faculty and staff purchase Enterprise edition, however Business edition is suitable. Vista Home and Home Premium editions are not suitable for faculty or staff use at CU-Boulder.

Ordering from Insight

To purchases licenses from Insight, using your ACARD, phone 1-800-269-2523.

For your purchase, you receive an invoice by email. Be sure to save the invoice as proof of your purchase and your right to install/use the software. For a more formal-looking invoice, in the form of a printable PDF file (also sent by email), wait 2 days after purchase and then request it from Insight.

You can then schedule an ITS BugBuster visit by calling the the ITS Service Center at 5-HELP (303-735-4357). The BugBuster has the necessary CDs to install the software, and will need to see your (email) invoice from Insight.

If your department requires a copy of the media (CDs and DVDs) then they must be purchased as well. Each set of media currently costs about $23 through Insight.

Commonly purchased items

If you have an existing license for some version of Windows, there is an upgrade product available through Select for the Windows Vista.

If you build your own computer systems, or otherwise do not have an "base" operating system, there is no Windows desktop OS license available via Select. In this situation you would have to purchase your new Windows license from the CU Bookstore, or via CU Connect.

How to get CD keys

Newer Microsoft products may require a CD key for installation; contact the ITS Site Licensing office, sitelic@colorado.edu.