Apple Operating System Software

Wayne State University offers the Apple Maintenance Program (AMP) for Macintosh Operating System software. AMP is a three year program where enrollees receive operating system software upgrades for the price of enrollment and media. At the end of the three year program, enrollees will receive a perpetual license for the then current operating system. They can renew or choose to exit AMP.

For more information about Mac operating system software, visit the Apple Web site at www.apple.com.

Apple Maintenance Program (AMP) Distribution and Use

University personnel who are eligible to enroll in AMP include:

  • Full and part-time faculty and staff
    • This does not include Voluntary Faculty, Retirees, etc. Please call if you are unsure about your eligibility.

Use of the software is permitted only:

  • On hardware owned or leased by Wayne State, located on Wayne State University premises.

AMP does not allow Work-at-Home installations.

Why Join AMP?

AMP is a maintenance program that provides certain benefits to its users. This table will help you decide if membership in AMP is right for you.

Who is AMP for?

AMP might be for you if you:

  • Are a single user who has Tiger 10.4 and needs to keep up his/her work machine up to date
  • Have multiple Mac workstations or a Mac lab that need to get current and stay current

Operating System Requirements

Mac OS X has specific hardware operating requirements.

  • PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor
  • Built-in FireWire
  • 256MB of RAM
  • A built-in display or a display connected to an Apple-supplied video card supported by your computer
  • 3.0 GB of available space on your hard drive; 4GB of disk space if you install XCode 2 developer tools

For more specific system requirements refer the Apple's Web site at www.apple.com

Pricing

For New Members

If you are new to the AMP Program and would like to join, your Mac must be running Tiger, OS 10.4. Macs not currently running Tiger must buy an upgrade before enrolling in AMP.

Individuals can purchase an upgrade to Tiger 10.4 through the Apple Education Store.

Groups of 10 or more can purchase Tiger at the following discounted pricing.

Tiger 10.4 License
(Groups of 10 or more ONLY)

Media
$55
$15

 

Once you are current, you may enroll in the AMP.

AMP Pricing

AMP enrollment is pro-rated throughout the term of the three year contract. Current pricing is highlighted below.

Contract Time Remaining
MAINTENANCE COST
August 2005
$90
February 2006
$75
August 2006
$60
February 2007
$45
August 2007
$30
February 2008
$15
August 2008
renewal

For former TAP members: if you do not wish to enroll some or all of your current TAP licenses in the AMP, you must uninstall the current operating system, or purchase a perpetual license. Perpetual licenses are ONLY for former TAP members. Please contact the Clearinghouse for more information: (313) 577-4060.

 

Apple Support

Wayne State's Computing and Information Technology (C&IT) Division provides support for a variety of Windows and Macintosh operating systems and software. For assistance with problems installing or running Apple products, please call the C&IT Help Desk at 577-4778 or send an e-mail to helpdesk@wayne.edu.

 

Ordering Software

To begin the online ordering process you will need:

  • IRB or personal check number
  • Computer serial number
  • End User's AccessID
  1. The primary user(s) of the software must log into Calltracker by clicking the "Buy Software" button below, select a purchase option (Microsoft Home Use Software, or All Other Software), and fill out an online order for the desired software.
    • One order ticket can be filled out for multiple types of software.
    • Each user must enter their own order and accept the End User Agreement but multiple users with different software orders can use the same IRB number.
    • Students lab orders should use one computer serial number. The additional serial numbers should be sent in a Microsoft Excel document and returned via e-mail to clearinghouse@wayne.edu.
  2. After entering your order online, send the encumbered IRB or check (made out to "Wayne State University") to the Software Clearinghouse.

    Software Clearinghouse
    Computing & Information Technology
    5425 Woodward
    Suite 100
  3. After the physical IRB paperwork AND the online order is received, the Software Clearinghouse will mail your software by Campus Mail.

    If you would prefer to pick up your software, please note this preference on your IRB form or check.

Please note that all software orders are final. Once software leaves the Clearinghouse, it cannot be returned or exchanged. If you have questions about software or ordering it, please call the Clearinghouse beforehand.