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Former Member

I've just bought a new lappy with a trial version of Office 2007 and activated it. I'm wondering, is it worth buying after the trial has ended and is it the full price I would have to pay

Thanks in advance of any replies I receive

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RexiMember 10 years

Depends ... how much do you use Office, if it's a lot then yes, buy it, if not then no, stick with 2003.

Also, what do you use at work? If it's 2003 then stick with that, if it's 2007, you might want to buy that.

Full price? Never. You are a student, aren't you?

I much prefer Office 2007 - it's much easier

7/13/0912:18 PM

Ensign MufMember

Open office is good to if you want a free full suite

7/13/0912:22 PM

SharMember

Personally I think Microsoft Office 2007 is a waste of time ... it was a bit of a pointless upgrade IMO and there are very little extras that make it any better than the previous version ... I have it on my computer at home because it was the package that came with it, but I've found it a total nuisance when sending Word documents to people with earlier versions, as they can't open them ... they have to be saved as Word 2003 documents ...

The IT people in work spit everytime Office 2007 is mentioned ...

7/13/0912:31 PM

Ensign MufMember

I've got 98 and 2007 and 98 was better IMHO

7/13/0912:33 PM

Former Member

Hi Rexi, thanks for your reply. I was using '03' on old comp and use '07' at work. I didn't use it a lot but it was there if I needed it

Having said that I'm only just finding my way around '07'

I might have a look around and see what's available

7/13/0912:34 PM

RexiMember 10 years

quote:
Originally posted by Shar:
Personally I think Microsoft Office 2007 is a waste of time ... it was a bit of a pointless upgrade IMO and there are very little extras that make it any better than the previous version ... I have it on my computer at home because it was the package that came with it, but I've found it a total nuisance when sending Word documents to people with earlier versions, as they can't open them ... they have to be saved as Word 2003 documents ...

The IT people in work spit everytime Office 2007 is mentioned ...

You can download a free program that convets 2007 to 2003 - can't remember what it is though. We did that at work because it was becoming a bit of a pain

7/13/0912:34 PM

RexiMember 10 years

Listen to me sounding all cutting edge

7/13/0912:35 PM

Former Member

quote:
Originally posted by Shar:
Personally I think Microsoft Office 2007 is a waste of time ... it was a bit of a pointless upgrade IMO and there are very little extras that make it any better than the previous version ... I have it on my computer at home because it was the package that came with it, but I've found it a total nuisance when sending Word documents to people with earlier versions, as they can't open them ... they have to be saved as Word 2003 documents ...

The IT people in work spit everytime Office 2007 is mentioned ...

Oh blimey Shar. Thanks for that.

7/13/0912:36 PM

Former Member

Thanks Muf. I might have a look at that

7/13/0912:37 PM

Former Member

quote:
Originally posted by Rexi:
Listen to me sounding all cutting edge

7/13/0912:38 PM

SharMember

quote:
Originally posted by Rexi:
Listen to me sounding all cutting edge

Bet you've got voice-activated thingymabobs and everything on your PC ...

7/13/0912:44 PM

RexiMember 10 years

quote:
Originally posted by Shar:
Bet you've got voice-activated thingymabobs and everything on your PC ...

Haha - not quite

I've got a web cam, but don't know how it works

I've got a scanner, but it stopped working about a year ago and I can't get it going again

My computer was making a terrible noise when it started up, so I hoovered inside it and now it's worse

I'm a bit of a techno twit - if I had voice activated stuff it might do as I asked when I swear at it.

Do computers defecate?

7/13/0912:53 PM

Former Member

quote:
Originally posted by Rexi:

I'm a bit of a techno twit - if I had voice activated stuff it might do as I asked when I swear at it.

Do computers defecate?

LMAO Rexi

7/13/091:04 PM

SharMember

quote:
Originally posted by Rexi:
quote:
Originally posted by Shar:
Bet you've got voice-activated thingymabobs and everything on your PC ...

Haha - not quite

I've got a web cam, but don't know how it works

I've got a scanner, but it stopped working about a year ago and I can't get it going again

My computer was making a terrible noise when it started up, so I hoovered inside it and now it's worse

I'm a bit of a techno twit - if I had voice activated stuff it might do as I asked when I swear at it.

Do computers defecate?

You hoovered inside your computer ...??

7/13/091:23 PM

RexiMember 10 years

quote:
Originally posted by Shar:

You hoovered inside your computer ...??

Uh huh

On the lowest setting. It was soooo dusty in there.

Was that a bad thing?

7/13/091:27 PM

SharMember

quote:
Originally posted by Rexi:
quote:
Originally posted by Shar:

You hoovered inside your computer ...??

Uh huh On the lowest setting. It was soooo dusty in there.

Was that a bad thing?

Not unless something other than dust got hoovered up I suppose ....

If it's still working, then I suppose it's no harm done ...

7/13/091:31 PM

Former Member

You need to use a can of compressed air

7/13/091:32 PM

RexiMember 10 years

It's on its last legs, Shar - it was one of those 'nothing to lose' moments really

7/13/091:33 PM

RexiMember 10 years

quote:
Originally posted by onetoo:
You need to use a can of compressed air

Now she tells me - I've got some of that somewhere

7/13/091:33 PM

Ensign MufMember

quote:
Originally posted by Rexi:
It's on its last legs, Shar - it was one of those 'nothing to lose' moments really

Your 'pooter has legs

7/13/091:34 PM

Former Member

quote:
Originally posted by Rexi:
quote:
Originally posted by onetoo:
You need to use a can of compressed air

Now she tells me - I've got some of that somewhere

LOL. Switch it off first though

7/13/091:35 PM

RexiMember 10 years

quote:
Originally posted by mufcdiver:
Your 'pooter has legs

*whispers* bet Fluffy's is legless

7/13/091:36 PM

Ensign MufMember

quote:
Originally posted by Rexi:
quote:
Originally posted by mufcdiver:
Your 'pooter has legs

*whispers* bet Fluffy's is legless

7/13/091:39 PM

SharMember

quote:
Originally posted by mufcdiver:
quote:
Originally posted by Rexi:
It's on its last legs, Shar - it was one of those 'nothing to lose' moments really
Your 'pooter has legs

Bet mine wishes it has legs it gets so many kicks ...

7/13/091:41 PM

Extremely Fluffy Fluffy ThingMember VIP10 yearsModerator

quote:
Originally posted by Rexi:
quote:
Originally posted by mufcdiver:
Your 'pooter has legs

*whispers* bet Fluffy's is legless

I heard that!

7/13/092:29 PM

Ensign MufMember

Shar

quote:
Bet mine wishes it has legs it gets so many kicks ... Big Grin

*checks mine for legs*

7/13/092:30 PM

Extremely Fluffy Fluffy ThingMember VIP10 yearsModerator

quote:
Originally posted by Rexi:
quote:
Originally posted by Shar:
Bet you've got voice-activated thingymabobs and everything on your PC ...

Haha - not quite

I've got a web cam, but don't know how it works

I've got a scanner, but it stopped working about a year ago and I can't get it going again

My computer was making a terrible noise when it started up, so I hoovered inside it and now it's worse

I'm a bit of a techno twit - if I had voice activated stuff it might do as I asked when I swear at it.

Do computers defecate?

Sorry, but can I laugh?

7/13/092:36 PM

HeatseekMember

quote:
Originally posted by Rexi:
quote:
Originally posted by mufcdiver:
Your 'pooter has legs

*whispers* bet Fluffy's is legless

7/13/093:10 PM

El LoroMember VIP10 yearsModerator

quote:
Originally posted by onetoo:
Hi Rexi, thanks for your reply. I was using '03' on old comp and use '07' at work. I didn't use it a lot but it was there if I needed it
Having said that I'm only just finding my way around '07'
I might have a look around and see what's available

If you are using Office 2003 and try to open a 2007 file, if you are connected to the internet, you will be asked if you want to download a compatability pack, Select Yes and the pack should be downloaded and installed. 2007 files will now be automatically converted when you open them. When you close the file you will need to save it to preserve the conversion.

Here's a link to the Microsoft support document which goes into more detail.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/933347

7/14/091:14 AM

BelleMember

as a spreadsheet genius, i wouldn't recommend open office as a substitute if you are going to use it loads. functionality is broadly similar, but there's a few quirks if you are a serious office user. however it is free which is always nice.

7/14/099:25 AM

El LoroMember VIP10 yearsModerator

Microsoft have announced that there will be a lightweight online free version of Office when office 2010 launches next year.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8148969.stm

7/14/099:45 AM

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