About the App
- App name: Microsoft Lync Web App Plug-in
- App description: microsoft-lync-plugin (App: LWAPluginInstaller.pkg)
- App website: http://office.microsoft.com/Lync
Install the App
- Press
Command+Spaceand type Terminal and press enter/return key. - Run in Terminal app:
ruby -e '$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)' < /dev/null 2> /dev/null ; brew install caskroom/cask/brew-cask 2> /dev/null
and press enter/return key.
If the screen prompts you to enter a password, please enter your Mac's user password to continue. When you type the password, it won't be displayed on screen, but the system would accept it. So just type your password and press ENTER/RETURN key. Then wait for the command to finish. - Run:
brew cask install microsoft-lync-plugin
Done! You can now use Microsoft Lync Web App Plug-in.
For a list of supported operating system and browser combinations, see Supported platforms for Lync Web App. To download Silverlight, visit the following Web site: Download Microsoft Silverlight. With these requirements in place, you’ll be ready to get started. To learn how, see Quick Start: Participate in online meetings with Lync Web App. 1) Once you have downloaded Lync for Mac 2011 from the Control Panel to your desktop, double-click on it. 2) Double-click on the Lync Installer. 3) Click on Continue. 4) Click on Continue. 5) Click on Agree. 6) Click on Install. 7) Click on Close. Note: Run your updates and make sure Lync is updated to at least version 14.0.1.
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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:
Windows Lync 2013 downloads:
Microsoft Lync 2013 Download (64-bit)
Download Microsoft Lync For Mac
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.
Lync 2011 For Mac Download
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. |
How To Install Lync 2013
Having trouble installing Lync to your computer?
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If you have any queries, contact either IT Services helpdesk 06 974 8000 ext 4357 or EIT Libraries, Twist Library 06 974 8000 ext 6045; Tairāwhiti Library 06 869 0835