Does a licence ever expire? No, the licences we sell last indefinitely. You can transfer your licence if you change the PC. You can download and install the latest copy anytime.

What does 'all topics' mean? It means that you get interactive versions of all the chemistry screenshots or videos you can find on this site. The list of all the topics we cover is here: [complete list of interactives].

What is the difference between 'network server' and 'standalone'? The 'standalone' edition is for people who use the software on the same machines. It costs less. The network edition runs on a server as an intranet resource so that PCs in the library, labs and network suites can use it. The network edition offers convenience, flexibility and much lower cost per seat. If you've a unique situation, please call as we have more solutions than we list here.

Can we use the network software with an e-learning environment or VLE? Yes, that's the idea. You link from a learning environment to your local network installation. You can provide for your extranet (= offsite access) with the anywhere or extranet licence extension. More on this here.

How do the network editions differ? The differences are slight. The number of simultaneous users simply relates to different prices for large and regular institutions. There is no limit or control over how many or which client machines may be used. All network editions can feed a generous number (between 50 and 80) of users at the same time. It isn't meant to limit you say, at peak times.

Suppose I just want to use OC as a teacher's tool with a projector: if that's how you plan to use the software go for the 2-computer edition. For a touch more, the 4-computer licence pack lets your colleagues it on their machines. A network edition provides unlimited access everywhere on your network. A laptop also offers the flexibility to use different rooms. Any spare licences can be kept for a future need. Extra licences are sold pro-rata.

Will you supply an update to cover the new GCE (England)? We now cover every UK GCE syllabus, old, new and brilliantly. It may help to know you can arrange the teaching sequence to suit any scheme. To see how well the concepts are covered click [topics].

Can I pay less money? organic chemistry offers amazing coverage so you can dip in and use it in any lesson. This is an essential feature of a no-compromising, time-saving resource. If you can limit use to a few machines, you do pay less less money and still get the full content. Alternatively you can spread the cost of a network edition over two installments.

Can I upgrade later? Yes. You have a window in which to upgrade without losing a penny.

Will I be able to use it, how do I work it?

There is not much to say as it is made to be obvious. Click the graphic below to see all you really need to know. The full instructions are here

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Can I use organic chemistry in a PowerPoint?

You can very conveniently link from a PowerPoint slide, VLE or intranet page to organic chemistry on a network. OC will appear in a browser window within seconds. We think this is a neat way to access the resource.

How do I order organic chemistry?

Send your official order by post or fax; call or use the online form. We add no carriage charge. Credit card payment is possible for non-UK buyers.

Is organic chemistry approved by Curriculum Online? Yes. And we're BETT Award 2008 finalists.

I want the class to use organic chemistry with a set of laptops: if you have networked laptops, the network edition will serve the largest class most conveniently. In fact, this is the simplest way to deploy the content. Call us for any setup not listed.

Suppose our laptops and PC's are built from a standard image: since the COMx standalone program occupies 60Mb it can be rolled out with little impact. Do that, identify the PCs that will use OC and you can buy a smaller number of licences.

Does organic chemistry work with Windows Vista? Yes, and on Internet Explorer 7/8. Use on Vista is supported: there's an extra 5 minute-step in the install.

Does organic chemistry work on any Mac OS? No - it needs a PC. We have had easy success with Remote desktop for Mac.

What is the machine specifications?

The COMx standalone PC edition requires Windows Internet Explorer 6/7/8 on Windows 2000 / XP. Windows Vista installation is now supported. Internet access is not required. Our measure of suitable hardware is that your machine can use Flash content comfortably.

The NETWORK server edition runs on Windows 2003; RM CC3; and Windows 2000/XP. Hardware specification is Microsoft's recommendation for your OS. Network clients require Windows Internet Explorer 6/7/8 on Windows XP; Windows 2000; Windows Vista. Internet access is not required. The hardware requirement is that the clients should be comfortably able to browse Flash-based content. The clients require no code other than a regular JRE and Chime, a well-respected plugin from Elsevier that is imperceptible in use.

How is it installed - standalone? Insert the CD and run the installer. Allow 5 minutes for the files to copy. A plugin checker offers to add Chime if it's not detected. Run the program once. Register your copy to activate.

How is it installed - network? Run the network installer on the server. Allow 5 minutes for the files to copy. Add a JRE and run the program. Register your copy to activate. Access from a client using the IP of the server. Deploy Java & Chime msi to your clients.

What general topics does it cover ? The list below is a easy summary
[See detailed list of topics]

'Lower 6 topics'