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    When I configure the M1530...is Microsoft Works 8 Plus the same as Small office 07

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by megamontana, Feb 24, 2008.

  1. megamontana

    megamontana Notebook Enthusiast

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    The reason why I am asking is because when I am customizing the laptop, I click on the works 8 plus which is 30 dollars more and on the left it shows a picture of Microsoft Small Office 07....so what exactly am I getting...Small office has the word excel and powerpoint...I cant believe for only 30 more I can get all of this. I think this is misleading people and I wanted to point this out. Basic works is what theyre giving me but I want the word excel...so is it possible i can save money and use my brothers cd and instalation code on my laptop when I get it? I think he has the Student and office one which has all the software i need. Thanks
     
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  2. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    No, Works and Office are completely seperate. Works Plus does however come with Word 2003.
     
    SmoothTofu, Feb 24, 2008
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    Works is just OK. It has no where near the complexity Office 2007 provides. You can pick a cheap student edition up on the Internet...or if you are a college student...some colleges give Office away.
     
    ManOfKnight, Feb 24, 2008
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    hsbrar Notebook Consultant

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    I have the same question .

    What exactly is Microsoft Works 8 and which tasks can be performed with it ?

    Is there any internet link giving info on microsoft works 8 ?
     
    hsbrar, Feb 24, 2008
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  5. SmoothTofu

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    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Works

    Bascially, it's a watered down version of Microsoft Office, providing generally the same features but trimmed down.
     
    SmoothTofu, Feb 24, 2008
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