Visit the link for further explanation on how to install Lync on your Mac: Lync Installation on a Mac. Here is the Lync update for Mac if it is already installed: M. Lync for a Mac Deployment Guide. Video: Communicating Us ing Lync for Mac. Video: Lync for Mac Overview.
- 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 are behind a firewall, you might be unable to use Lync to send files to contacts outside the firewall. Also, network administrators can block sending and receiving files within an organization. You can also drag a file into the conversation window to send it.
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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:
Installation instructions:
Windows Lync 2013 downloads:
Microsoft Lync 2013 Download (64-bit)
Mac Lync 2011 download:
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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?
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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 Sample devices include a built-in Apple iSight webcam and other external devices that are compatible with Mac OS X |
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. Office for Mac 2011 for new integration features A broadband internet connection is needed |
Having trouble installing Lync to your computer?
Lync 2016 For Windows
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