Patriot Computers

Mason's Technology Store for Students, Faculty & Staff


Contact Us:

Patriot Computers
Johnson Center, Room 115
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: (703) 993-4100
Fax: (703) 993-4560
Email: compstor@gmu.edu

Departmental Information

Licensing Information

Adobe Agreement

Departmental Adobe price list - download PDF file

ITU has signed the CLP license agreement with Adobe. This agreement allows individual departments to purchase Adobe products at substantial savings at Patriot Computers. At this time you will be required to purchase maintenance for each product. This requirement will help ensure that we meet the minimum purchase requirements required by the contract.

Maintenance will provide you with access to the latest version of the software product until the contract expires in December 2008. If this contract is renewed in January 2009 you may choose to renew your maintenance agreement and continue to receive future updates. Otherwise you will own the then current version of the software.

Each department is responsible for the purchase of all products installed. It is highly recommended that your department assign a license administrator to track and monitor your departments licenses. Possession of DVD's does not give us the right to load on multiple systems. A user licenses must be purchased for each computer the software is installed on.

FAQ's

  • Orders - Forward a purchase requisition to Patriot Computers. Be sure to include all end user information - contact name, contact shipping address for a UPS shipment, (do not use mail stops), and phone number.
  • Prices - You will need to purchase a license for each machine you wish to install the software on and at least one set of media. You may purchase additional licenses in the future and continue to use your existing media.
    • Most departments will want to purchase licenses for loading on single machines. If you want to load software on a server for concurrent delivery of software please contact Leslie Painter for pricing information.
    • Price List subject to change without notice
  • Minimum Order - There is no minimum order
  • Minimum Re-order - There is no minimum order.
  • Mix and Match - If you purchase a suite you may install part or all of the suite on one computer. You may not install individual parts onto seperate machines.
  • Maintenance/Subscription/Upgrade Insurance - Maintenance is included with your order. Each purchase is registered with Adobe at the time you order it. Adobe will send each registered user an e-mail with a user name/password for future reference. If and when an update to an Adobe product is released, the registered user will receive and e-mail from Adobe with instructions and information on how to claim the update(s). Generally the e-mail has a coupon number that can be input on the licensing website to claim your updates. Adobe will ship both Mac and Win DVD. Again, you may only install the software on the number of systems you own licenses for. Adobe does not track if you have Mac or Windows licenses - therefore you get both sets of DVDs
  • Upgrades - On some products, or with a valid maintenance contract. See price list for details.
  • Shipping Info and Timeframe - Media will ship in about 3 days, subject to availability. Media will ship via UPS ground, direct to the registered end user only. Serial numbers are accessable via the internet and Adobe will send the registered user information on how to get these.
  • License Fullfillment - The system administrator will be able to generate one number, per product, per platform, for every Adobe title available. It is this person's responsibility to then distribute these serial numbers to the appropriate individuals. There are no additional license emails delivered.
  • Media and Documentation/Manuals - Must be purchased in addition to the licensing.
  • Additional media - Available with initial order or with subsequent orders.
  • Additional documentation/manuals - Available with initial order or with subsequent orders.
  • Documentation is available on the DVD for download
  • Tech Support - Adobe's Tech Support Directory phone number is: 1-800-879-3219
  • Concurrency - Yes. It is available as a separate product.
  • Trial Download of Software Available - Yes, you will need to uninstall this prior to installing your Adobe license sofware. You can not just input the Serial Number.
  • Return Policy - Returns must be requested with in 10 days of receipt of goods and are subject to Adobe approval. A completed original Letter of Destruction is required for all return requests. Adobe has the final say in accepting a return. They are not automatically approved.
  • Miscellaneous Information - Products and pricing can change without notice. Agreement expires on or about January 2011.
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Departmental Configuration for Computers


This information applies to departments purchasing systems for the university's use. ITU has developed standards for systems and a list of supported equipment. Please see the ITU Computer Purchasing Guidelines for Mason Departments regarding specific recommendations. You are encouraged to use this information when making a purchase decision. Please remember that a three-year warranty is strongly recommended. Information regarding departmental purchasing policies is listed below. Departments can make purchases at Patriot Computers to $30K without further approval or entry in eVA.

Standard Systems & Pricing
Desktop | Laptops

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Purchasing Authority

University Administrative Policy #49 sets forth the policy for the acquisition of all goods and services for the University. The laws and regulations governing University purchases apply to all University departments, activities, and funds, regardless of the source of funds.

Departments may make purchases not to exceed $30,000 per request. All requisitions submitted together are considered a single request and their combined total may not exceed $30,000. To make a purchase, complete a standard University requisition form. Requests must be signed by authorized individuals and signature cards must be on file. Sponsored Programs must approve requests over $5,000. Limited Purchase Orders are reserved for outside vendors and should not be submitted to Patriot Computers

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Billing

Interagency transfers are completed once a month on or about the 20th. Your purchases will appear as a cumulative entry on your budget report. Example: description 3/15—4/15 PAT CMPTRS amount $$

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Microsoft Campus Agreement

Campus Agreement has products for use on Mason Owned Equipment. These currently include:

  • Vista Upgrades
  • Office 2007 Enterprise and Office 2008 for Mac
  • Sharepoint Designer (formerly FrontPage)
  • Visio Pro
  • Visual Studio Pro
  • Back Office CAL
  • OS Upgrade/Downgrade Rights

Call Desktop Support Services to have these products installed. Media and serial numbers used on campus owned equipment may not be used at home for WAH.

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Apple Site Licensing Information

Mason has a site licensing agreement with Apple for OS X. Media may be purchased at Patriot Computers, or contact Desktop Support Services to have it installed.

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EndNote

Mason will not renew the agreement that allows all faculty, staff and students to use the EndNote bibliographic software. Details are available here.

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