MapPoint 2011 Europe (Includes Software Assurance)

MapPoint 2011 is a mapping program that allows users to easily integrate maps into their work. By importing or linking information from Excel, Access, Outlook, or any SQL Server database to a MapPoint-based map, users can depict client bases and trends. Customized maps can be inserted into Word documents and PowerPoint presentations. Maps include hundreds of thousands of points of interest, such as city halls, restaurants, and ATMs.

Mobile users can access maps, driving directions, and point-of-interest information even when offline. Features for mobile users include updated geographic data and a Global Positioning System (GPS) task pane that uses information from connected, compatible GPS devices to display current location, speed, and traveling direction. Position information is available through either a connected GPS device or the Location Finder, which accesses a database of known WiFi access points to determine a user's location (see the System Requirements for necessary hardware).

MapPoint 2011 Europe includes detailed street-level maps and address-finding capability for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. It provides some street-level coverage but does not find addresses in Andorra, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Hungary, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Monaco, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Vatican City.

Other capabilities include the following:

• The Import/Link Data wizard helps users import or link information from Excel, Access, and Outlook to a MapPoint-based map.
• Maps of Austria, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom contain demographic data such as household income and population age and gender.
• When GPS functionality is in use, routes can be displayed as a 3D perspective map.
• Point-of-interest and address information can be sent to mobile devices.

Obtaining This Product

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1. When your donation request has been approved, TechSoup will send a message to your organization email address confirming the number of licenses you have requested.
2. Microsoft will send an email welcoming your organization to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC).
3. TechSoup will send an email with information about obtaining your license key and managing your donation at the VLSC. If you are new to the VLSC, you should wait for this email before you register there.

Software Assurance

Under the Software Assurance program, you have the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of your coverage.

• Hardware:
• 256 MB RAM for Windows XP; 1 GB RAM for Windows Vista; 2 GB RAM for Windows 7; 512 MB RAM for Windows Server 2008
• 2.5 GB available hard-disk space
• DVD drive
• 1024x768-pixel (or higher) display
• Software:
• Windows XP (32-bit only); Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit); Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit); Windows Server 2008 (32-bit only)
• Additional items or services required to use certain features:
• For Voice Output — compatible sound card
• For Send To as attachment or Send to Mobile — Microsoft-compatible email software, such as Outlook
• For Send To as picture — Outlook 2007/2010
• For GPS functionality — a GPS device that supports National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 2.0 or later and an available USB port
• For some Internet functionality — broadband Internet connection and Internet Explorer (included but will not displace the primary browser)

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