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Notice: Your device must be connected to the BU Wifi or through the BU VPN for these two programs to work.

Verifying Your Windows PC

• Connect your device to the BU Wifi or the BU VPN (vpn.bu.edu/2fa) if you are off campus
• Download the verification software for Windows.

• When prompted by Windows Security Pop-up, click on More Info and then select Run Anyway.
• Type in your local account username (most likely your Microsoft email account) and password on the next screen. Please note that the PIN used to unlock your laptop will NOT work here.
• You can verify the current account by going to Start Menu > Settings (gear icon) > Accounts > Email & Accounts. The Microsoft account will be listed on the right panel.

• The software will check your computer to make sure it is compliant, and if so, your computer will be registered with IT.

• 'You need to activate Office for Mac within X days' after activating already. Microsoft is aware of and currently working on this issue. If you've activated Office for Mac 2016 but are still seeing a message that says 'You need to activate Office for Mac.
• Choose the right Microsoft 365 for your Mac. Manage life’s demands with Microsoft 365. You'll always stay a step ahead, with the latest in AI-powered apps, 1 TB of cloud storage per person and digital protection for things that matter most. Managing appointments, plans, budgets, you name it – it's all easy with Microsoft.
• One convenient subscription that includes premium Office apps, 1 TB of cloud storage, and advanced security for all your devices. With Microsoft 365 Personal you can:. Access smart assistance features.
• Yes, you can install and use Office 2016 for Mac and Office for Mac 2011 at the same time. However, we recommend that you uninstall Office for Mac 2011 before you install the new version just to prevent any confusion. To uninstall Office for Mac 2011, follow the steps in Uninstall Office 2011 for Mac. How do I pin the Office app icons to the dock?

Microsoft 365, Office 2019, Office 2016, Office 2013, Office 2010, Office 2007, Office for Mac 2011, and Office for Mac 2008 applications can open your documents without any additional action.

Verifying Your Mac

• Connect your device to the BU Wifi or the BU VPN (vpn.bu.edu/2fa) if you are off campus
• Download the verification software for MacOS.
• Double click on the downloaded file to mount the disk image (which can be found on the left panel in the Finder)
• Move the hipaa_compliance application to your Applications folder
• Go to your Applications folder, right click hipaa_compiance and pres Open

• Allow hipaa_compliance access to control the Terminal

• Enter your password into the resulting window. (Nothing will show up, this is normal).
• Press Enter
• The software will check your computer to make sure it is compliant, and if so, your computer will be registered with IT.

Apple Productivity Experience Group (known as APEX)^[2] is an operating unit of Microsoft that, as of 2009, is the largest software developer outside of Apple Inc. for the macOS and iOSoperating systems.^[3] Formed as Macintosh Business Unit on January 7, 1997,^[4] it was initially composed of over 100 individuals from the existing cross platform Word, Excel, and PowerPoint teams in Microsoft's Office Division, and grew to 180 people the next year, with the addition of the Internet Explorer for Mac and Outlook Express for Mac teams. In 2000, it moved from the Office Division to the Specialized Devices and Applications Group inside the Entertainment and Devices Division,^[3][5] and is now back inside the Microsoft Office division.

History[edit]

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Prior to the creation of the Mac BU, Microsoft had developed Macintosh software, starting in 1984 with Word 1.0 for Macintosh. During the early and mid 1990s, Microsoft's Word, Excel, and Powerpoint teams simultaneously developed Windows and Macintosh versions of these applications, but after releasing Office 97 for Windows, Microsoft decided, in January 1997, to form a separate Macintosh Business Unit to focus on creating applications optimized for the Macintosh platform. In August 1997, as part of a broader partnership agreement with Apple, Microsoft committed to continue developing and supporting Macintosh software for at least 5 more years, renewing this pledge on January 10, 2006 at the Macworld Conference & Expo.^{[citation needed]} Ben Waldman was the Mac BU's founder and first General Manager (GM),^[4] serving from its inception in January 1997 through January 2000, when he was succeeded by Kevin Browne, who served through December 18, 2002, and Roz Ho, who served from December 18, 2002 to June 8, 2007; after that, Craig Eisler became the GM.^[6][7] In October 2008, Eisler was tapped by Robbie Bach to lead all Entertainment Client efforts,^[8] and Eric Wilfred became the GM of MacBU.^[9]

Software[edit]

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APEX develops macOS and iOS versions of Microsoft Office and OneNote. Previously developed software by the Mac BU include Internet Explorer (development ceased in 2003),^[10]Virtual PC,^[11] and the MSN for Mac OS X browser (cancelled May 31, 2005).^[12]

References[edit]

1. ^ ^abJon Fortt (March 25, 2008). 'Microsoft looks to cash in on the iPhone'. Fortune: Big Tech Blog. Archived from the original on March 27, 2012. Retrieved 2008-04-03.
2. ^'Explore our teams'. Careers.microsoft,com. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
3. ^ ^abOliver, Sam (April 2, 2009). 'Microsoft optimistic about Office making its way to iPhone'. AppleInsider. Retrieved 2010-08-30.
4. ^ ^abMicrosoft (January 7, 1997). 'Microsoft Announces New Macintosh Product Unit'. Microsoft press release. Retrieved 2007-02-09.
5. ^'Microsoft 2010 form 10-K'. United States Securities and Exchange Commission. 2010-07-30. p. 8. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
6. ^Microsoft (December 18, 2002). 'Microsoft Appoints Seasoned Leader as Macintosh Business Unit General Manager'. Microsoft press release. Retrieved 2007-02-09.
7. ^Craig Eisler (June 8, 2007). 'Hello from the new General Manager of the Macintosh Business Unit - Craig Eisler'. Blogs.msdn.com. Retrieved 2007-06-10.
8. ^Foley, Mary Jo. 'Former Microsoft MacBU chief now running entertainment client software'. ZDNet. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
9. ^'Microsoft replaces Mac GM with 12-year veteran'. Macworld. 31 October 2008. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
10. ^Microsoft (October 2006). 'Internet Explorer for Mac no longer available for download'. Microsoft.com. Archived from the original on 2007-03-03. Retrieved 2007-03-04.
11. ^Peter Cohen (August 7, 2006). 'WWDC: Microsoft kills Virtual PC for Mac'. Macworld. Retrieved 2007-03-04.
12. ^Fried, Ina (March 11, 2005). 'Microsoft to kill MSN for the Mac'. ZDNet. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 2010-08-30.

External links[edit]

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