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Software Licenses (Adobe)
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Microsoft Adobe CD Replication
  1. Do we have a software agreement to purchase Adobe products?
  2. Can I purchase Adobe products for my home computer?
  3. What is the name of the software agreement?
  4. What are the benefits of this contract?
  5. How can I purchase Adobe Acrobat 8 for Home use?
  6. How can I purchase Adobe Acrobat 8 for Office use?
  7. How can I purchase other Adobe products?
  8. Can I purchase more than one copy for home use?
  9. On how many computers can I install the software I purchased?
  10. If I lose my CD-ROM, can I get another one? What if it's defective?
  11. Can we make duplicates of the CD Media?
  12. May I resell or give the media I obtained under the agreement to someone else?
  13. Is there training available for Adobe Products?
  14. When is training available?
  15. Where will the training be located?
  16. What training courses will be available?
  17. How do I register for Acrobat 8 training?

 

  1. Do we have a software agreement to purchase Adobe products?
    Yes. The Alamo Community Colleges is a member of the Texas Community College Teachers Association (TCCTA). All active members of TCCTA qualify for special pricing on Adobe products under this agreement.

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  1. Can I purchase Adobe products for my home computer?
    You may only purchase Adobe Acrobat 8 for home use.

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  1. What is the name of the software agreement?
    The name of the contract is Contractual Licensing Program (CLP). Adobe products are now available at a discounted rate. These rates are better than the available academic pricing.

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  1. What are the benefits of this contract?
    Better Pricing
    No Minimum Purchase requirements to receive discounts
    Ability to purchase media and documentation on an as needed basis
    Ability to purchase maintenance with the licenses

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  1. How can I purchase Adobe Acrobat 8 for Home use?
    Go to the Software Licensing website and Click on Home Use Software form and fill out the all the necessary forms. Please follow instructions on the form. All orders will be processed within 24 hours of request.

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  1. How can I purchase Adobe Acrobat 8 for Office use?
    Go to http://www01.accd.edu/it/
    Select erequest on the right hand side
    Login to erequest
    Select Oder Computer and Software Installation
    Select Adobe Acrobat 8 and fill in the required form

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  1. How can I purchase other Adobe products?
    You may purchase other Adobe products by contacting SHI to obtain special pricing. Under the TCCTA agreement you must order the software through this vendor. Please submit a purchase requisition to the Acquisitions department. You may contact the Acquisition department to verify the latest pricing.

    To obtain a quote from the vendor contact:
    Adriene Pubylski
    SHI Government Solutions
    (800)845-6801, Extension 8022

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  1. Can I purchase more than one copy for home use?
    You may only purchase one media kit for home use.

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  1. On how many computers can I install the software I purchased?
    You may ONLY install Adobe Acrobat 8 software on ONE computer. All other Adobe products are not available for home use.

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  1. If I lose my CD-ROM, can I get another one? What if it's defective?
    No, only replacements for defective copies will be made by an even exchange within 30 days. Even exchanges will be granted on defective products ONLY. Any CD's that are marked or damaged by the customer will be ineligible for exchange or refund.

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  1. Can we make duplicates of the CD Media?
    No, Employees of ACCD are advised not to make duplicate copies. Software licenses will be tracked by the Information Technologies' Personnel. Making illegal copies of the software is a violation under the Copyright law.

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  1. May I resell or give the media I obtained under the agreement to someone else?
    No. Neither the media nor any license may be resold. The licenses are not transferable to another person. You will be responsible to protect your license.

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  1. Is there training available for Adobe Products?
    Currently training is available only for Adobe Acrobat 8 Pro, however, training for other Adobe Products will become available at a later time.

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  1. When is training available?
    A monthly email flyer will be sent out providing information on what dates Acrobat 8 training will be available.

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  1. Where will the training be located?
    The Acrobat 8 training will be in the AITC located at
    811 W. Houston St. 78204

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  1. What training courses will be available?
    Acrobat 8 training will provide the following courses:
    Acrobat Pro - Getting Started
    Acrobat Pro - More with Acrobat Pro
    Acrobat Pro - Advanced Course Features

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  1. How do I register for Acrobat 8 training?
    Login to PALS http://www.accd.edu/pals/
    Click Employee Tab
    Scroll down to Train-Track and click the 'View Courses' link
    A list of available training will display. Find the appropriate training link (under the Course column) and click the 'Class Schedule' link to its left
    Scroll down to 'Register for a Session.' If sessions are not scheduled, please submit a Training Request Form so that a session may be scheduled for you
    Click the 'Add Course' link to register for a session. To confirm that you have successfully registered, scroll up to the 'My Registered Courses' section

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