Windows 8.1 for Nonprofits and Libraries

Windows 8.1 for Nonprofits and Libraries

November 14, 2013

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Windows 8.1 for Nonprofits and Libraries

Todd Rutherford, MicrosoftGinny Mies, TechSoup

November 14, 2013

Presenters

Becky WiegandInteractive Events

ProducerTechSoup

Assisting with chat: Gretchen Deo, Microsoft; Kevin Lo, Dawn Reed, TechSoup

Todd RutherfordSenior Product

Marketing Manager for Windows Microsoft

Ginny MiesContent Curator

TechSoup

• Introducing TechSoup• Participant Poll• Why Upgrade?• Upgrade Options• Tour Windows 8.1• How to Get It! • Additional Resources• Q&A

Today’s Agenda:

TechSoup is part of TechSoup Global, working towards the day when every nonprofit, library, and social benefit organization on the planet has the

technology, knowledge, and resources they need to operate at their full potential.

What Is TechSoup?

What Is TechSoup?• TechSoup is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.• As of April 30, 2013, TechSoup Global has served more than

208,300 organizations — including over 67,000 organizations outside of North America. We have distributed more than 11 million software and hardware product donations and enabled recipients to save more than US$3.61 billion in IT expenses in 56 countries around the world.

What Is TechSoup?• Technology donations available through the TechSoup catalog: 401 • Number of donor partners for US programs, including Adobe, Cisco,

Microsoft, and Symantec: 63 • NetSquared Local monthly meetup groups around the world: 48• TechSoup’s community blog and forums have participation from

more than 50,000 monthly NPO and library users.• Reach more than 200,000 NPO, library, and philanthropy

subscribers in the United States with our newsletters each month.

• What operating system are you currently running on your office computer(s)?– XP– Vista– Windows 7– Windows 8 – Windows 8.1– Mac OS– A combo of different OS?

Participant Poll

• Are you currently, or do you plan to use touch devices in your org within the next five years?– Yes– No– Maybe

Participant Poll

Why Upgrade?

Ginny MiesTechSoup

• Microsoft support ends April 8, 2014.

• Less than a third of PCs are still using Windows XP.

• Windows 7, Windows 8, and more recent versions of Microsoft Office run well on older PCs.

Time to Retire Windows XP

Security

• No more security updates or patches from Microsoft

• “XP’s retirement will be hacker heaven.” – Computerworld

• Windows Defender built into Windows 8

Upgrade Options

Operating Systems Admin Fee Product PagesWindows 7 Pro $12 32-Bit

64-Bit

Windows 7 Enterprise $12 32-Bit64-Bit

Windows 8.1 Pro $12 32-Bit64-Bit

Windows 8.1 Enterprise $12 32-Bit64-Bit

Get Genuine Options

Operating Systems Admin Fee Product Page

Windows 8.1 Pro $8 32-Bit

Windows 8.1 Pro $8 64-Bit

Windows 8.1 Standout Features

• Better performance

• Works well on older machines

• Protection against hardware failure

• SkyDrive integration

• Multilingual • Support for new technologies

Tour Windows 8.1

Todd RutherfordMicrosoft

How to Get It!

Becky WiegandTechSoup Global

How to Get It! • Microsoft Software Donation Program through

TechSoup

• Upgrade free through Volume Licensing Service Center within two years of prior donation

• Get Genuine full OS (one-time-only EVER!)

• If you already have Windows 8, purchased commercially, you can upgrade to Windows 8.1 through the Windows Store

Donated Operating Systems

• 501(c)(3) orgs

• IMLS Public Libraries

• Foundations

• Read more about Microsoft Eligibility

• Check your org’s eligibility

Software Assurance• Software Assurance benefits come FREE with all

donated Microsoft software through TechSoup (except Get Genuine products).

• These benefits allow you to upgrade at no cost through the VLSC within two years.

• Additional benefits include free e-learning courses from Microsoft, Home Use Program, and more.

Q & APlease type your questions

in the chat window.

Follow-up questions can be posted in the community forum:

www.techsoup.org/community

Additional Resources• Want to learn more about Windows 8.1? Check out our

overview of the new features. • See Windows 8 in action! Watch a video demo.• Should Your Upgrade to Windows 8? has four points to consider when

making the switch to a new OS.• What are the differences between Windows 7 and Windows 8? Read our

comparison of the two operating systems. • Learn how Windows 8 is designed with accessibility in mind. • Check out TechSoup's How to Upgrade to Windows 8 article.• Read about all of the built-in security enhancements Windows 8 offers.• Paul Thurrott’s Windows 8 portal is full of useful how-tos, reviews, and

feature overviews.

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