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Basics. Software needs to have broad applicationYou should have a rough idea of how many departments are interested in the software and how many copies of the software are neededYou need to be willing to commit funds up front. Procedure. Send your request to osl@utah.eduInclude:Software title an
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1. Software licensing process
2. Basics Software needs to have broad application
You should have a rough idea of how many departments are interested in the software and how many copies of the software are needed
You need to be willing to commit funds up front
3. Procedure Send your request to osl@utah.edu
Include:
Software title and company contact if you have it
Very brief description of what the software does
What software will be used for (lab, teaching, etc)
How many copies of software you need
When you need the software
Who else is interested in purchasing/using it
Your contact information
4. Decision Process Contact vendor - negotiate pricing and terms
Evaluate purchase economics
Evaluate strength of financial commitments
Review license or contract terms
Review other considerations (vendor, key management, distribution mechanism, etc)
Reply to requestor
Process takes 1 - 2 weeks