Microsoft Lync Basic 2013 verses Lync 2013

Microsoft Lync Basic 2013 gives you instant messaging (IM), audio and video calls, online meetings, availability (presence) information, and sharing capabilities all from one, easy-to-use program. It’s a slimmer version of the full Lync 2013 client and provides the same core functionality.

With Lync, you can keep track of your contacts’ availability; send an instant message; and start or join an audio call, video call, or online meeting—all through a consistent, familiar interface. Lync integrates with other Office programs and is available for Windows, Mac, Windows Phone, iPhone, iPod, Android, and Office 365 subscribers.

Lync Basic 2013 provides all the basic functionality that’s available in the full version of Lync (Lync 2013). However, if you want to use any of the following features you must upgrade to Lync 2013 which is part of Office 2013:

• Advanced call features (not available with all Office 365 subscriptions); advanced call features include team ring, call forwarding, simultaneous ring, voice mail, call park, call delegation, response groups, and remote call control
• Calendar delegation
• Gallery video view
• OneNote sharing
• Recording
• Skill search (not available with Office 365)
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (not available with Office 365)

Lync Basic 2013 is available on the Microsoft Download Centre;
Microsoft Lync Basic 2013 (32 Bit)
Microsoft Lync Basic 2013 (64 Bit)
Lync 2013 is available via the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Centre for customers with a Volume Licensing agreement.