There are several options available to students for obtaining software and hardware for academic and personal use. The information listed below will help you identify the best option for your needs:
CSUN Software Downloads Page
This web page provides you with software for both PCs and Macs at no additional cost to you. Log in with your your CSUN user ID and password to access products such as:
- Anti-Virus Software (PC and Mac)
- Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- Secure Shell (SSH)
The Matador Bookstore
Software
The bookstore has partnered with JourneyEd.com Software Shop to offer a range of software products with an educational discount. This is your most cost effective method for purchasing single license copies of MS Office 2010 Professional and MS Office 2010 for Macs. MS Office 2010 is $75 per license for students and MS Office 2011 for Mac is $79. The bookstore has an extensive list, but some of the most frequently purchased products include:
- Adobe Creative Suites
- Adobe Acrobat
- Avid Media Composer
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
eBooks
Through VitalSource, students can browse through thousands of textbook and general reading titles. Once you find the ebooks you are looking for, simply download them your personal computer for future access.
Hardware and Peripherals
The bookstore offers discounted prices for PC and Mac laptops and desktops. Visit the Hardware and Peripherals and Supplies pages to browse through the various available computers, hard drives, anti-theft kits, power supplies, printer and computer supplies and accessories.
Apple, Dell, HP and Sony Educational Discounts
Apple
Visit Education Apple Store, or the Matador Bookstore's Hardware page.
Dell
Visit Dell University to learn about Dell discounts for students. The member ID for student discounts is US133438.
HP
Visit HP Academy, or the Matador Bookstore's Hardware page.
Sony
Visit the Sony Education Store.
