Live@edu
Microsoft Live@edu is a free suite of hosted Microsoft services and applications that is intended for educational needs.[1]
The Live@edu program provides education institutions with a set of hosted collaboration services, communication tools, and mobile, desktop, and web-based applications, as well as data storage capabilities. The Live@edu suite includes Microsoft applications for collaboration including: Office Live Workspace,[2] Windows Live SkyDrive, Windows Live Spaces, Microsoft SharedView Beta, Microsoft Outlook Live, Windows Live Messenger, and Windows Live Alerts.[3]
The Live@edu suite is part of Microsoft Education Solutions. With the Microsoft Live ID, the student can sign-in and access multiple Microsoft applications such as Outlook Live, Windows Live Messenger, Windows Live Spaces, Windows Live SkyDrive, Windows Live Mobile, and others. Universities, colleges, and schools can enroll in the program through a free registration process.[4] Upon release, Live@edu will be transitioned into Microsoft Office 365.
[edit] References
- ^ "Live@edu rebranded: Introducing Office 365 for Education". http://www.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/liveedu-rebranded-introducing-office-365-for-education/6470. Retrieved June 23, 2011.
- ^ "Office LIve Workspace vs Google Docs Feature-by-Feature". http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/office_live_workspace_vs_google_docs_feature_by_feature.php. Retrieved June 23, 2011.
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- ^ "Preparing Students for the Future". http://www.microsoft.com/liveatedu/free-hosted-student-email.aspx. Retrieved June 23, 2011.
