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Lync 2016 free download - Microsoft Office 2016 Preview, Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft Powerpoint 2016, and many more programs.
- Lync 2011 Mac installation instructions. Lync for mobile and tablet installation instructions. Windows Lync 2013 downloads: Microsoft Lync 2013 Download (32-bit) Microsoft Lync 2013 Download (64-bit) Mac Lync 2011 download: Microsoft Lync 2011 Download (Mac) If I have a Windows computer, which download should I use?
- On November 11, 2014, Microsoft announced that Lync would be renamed Skype for Business in 2015, also adding support for video calls with Skype users. On September 22, 2015, Skype for Business 2016 was released alongside Office 2016. On October 27, 2016, the Skype for Business for Mac.
If you already have office or want to install Microsoft Lync as a stand alone application you may download it as a current EIT student. Below are some instruction guides to explain how to install Lync to your computer and a list of the other Lync downloads.
Installation instructions:
Windows Lync 2013 downloads:
Microsoft Lync 2013 Download (64-bit)
Mac Lync 2011 download:
If I have a Windows computer, which download should I use?
1. To find out what kind of operating system you are using, click Computer on your desktop.
2. Right click and choose Properties.
3. A screen will appear telling you information about your computer. Under the system heading, you will see what system-bit operating system you are using. Choose the appropiate download link from the top section.
What are the minimum specifications for Lync to work on my computer or laptop?
| Windows: | |
System component | Minimum requirement |
Computer/processor | Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon 64, or equivalent |
Memory | 2 gigabytes (GB) of RAM |
Data and Voice | Minimum 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor. We recommend 2.0 gigahertz (32-bit or 64- bit). |
Display resolution | |
Graphics hardware | 1024 x 768 required |
| Support for Microsoft DirectX 9 application programming interface 128 megabytes (MB) of graphics memory (minimum). We recommend 256 MB of graphics memory. Windows Display Driver Model driver Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware 32 bits per pixel | |
| Mac: | |
System component | Minimum requirement |
Computer/processor | Intel only |
Memory | 1 GB of RAM or more |
Data and Voice | Compatible microphone and speakers, headset with microphone, or equivalent device |
Display resolution | Super VGA 1280 x 800 |
Operating system | Mac OS X v10.5.8 (Leopard) or a later version including Mac OS X v10.6 (Snow Leopard) and Mac OS X v10.7 (Lion) |
Other requirements | Safari version 5 or Firefox version 5 or higher for a new Lync for Mac feature to work, Meeting Join. |
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