Windows 8 for Nonprofits and Libraries

With TechSoup’s Ginny Mies

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Windows 8 for Nonprofitsand Libraries

With TechSoup’s Ginny Mies

Presenters

Becky WiegandTechSoupFacilitator

Assisting with chat: Kevin Lo and Cameron Jones, TechSoup

Ginny MiesTechSoupPresenter

• Introducing Windows 8– Considerations and features for nonprofits and

libraries

• Windows 8 demo– Look and feel – Key differences from Windows 7– How to find frequent functions

• Windows 8 Donations Through TechSoup

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.

Who Is TechSoup?

Who Is TechSoup?• TechSoup is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.• As of June 2012, TechSoup served more than 183,000

organizations, distributed more than 9.7 million technology donations, and enabled nonprofit recipients to save more than $3.1 billion in IT expenses in 40 countries around the world. We have 52 donor partners including Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco, and Symantec, and there are currently 469 technology donations available through the TechSoup catalog.

Introducing Windows 8

- What benefits are there for office use? - Faster performance (old machines too!)- Pre-installed Windows Defender security - Enhanced built-in hardware failure protection- SkyDrive cloud storage- Multi-language - Easy shareability and search everything! - Default mode for public computers- Use your existing monitor, mouse, keyboard

Features

Some considerations before upgrading for nonprofits and libraries?

- Compatibility with existing software- Learning curve for staff and users- Low resolution monitors or graphics cards can

reduce some enhancements

Considerations

We’ll show you a few things… –Look and feel–Key differences between Win 7 and 8–Shortcuts and finding key workplace functions –Device installation–Interoperability of programs and search everything!–Charms and sharing

Live Demo

Donations of Windows 8

Upgrade Resources•Updgrade with Software Assurance •Tech for Good: Microsoft Donations webinar•Microsoft Donation Program Eligibility•Windows 8 Compatibility Center

Donations of Windows 8

Products•Windows 8 Professional Upgrade (32-Bit, 64-Bit)•Windows 8 Enterprise Upgrade (32-Bit, 64-Bit) •Need full versions of Windows 8? Read more about the Microsoft Get Genuine program

Questions

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TechSoup Windows 8 Resources

• Should Your Upgrade to Windows 8? • How to Upgrade to Windows 8 • Windows 8 for Nonprofits, Libraries and Found

ations

• Guide to Windows 8 Resources • Comparing Windows 7 and Windows 8 • Windows 8 on Older PCs?

•Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest•Windows 8 Apps for Nonprofits and Libraries•Donations of Windows 8 Are Now Available!•Community forum discussion on Windows 8•Windows 8 Security: What's New, What's Different

TechSoup Windows 8 Resources

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