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    Office XP Pro vs Office 2003 Pro

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by boxsterkim, Feb 27, 2004.

  1. boxsterkim

    boxsterkim Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm in a dilemna on which to order. My notebook should be arriving in the next 2 weeks and I'm not sure which of these Office suites to get. Are there still a lot of bugs and fixes in the 2003? I'm using this mostly for the Excel, Powerpoint, and Access. Also, I do a lot of traveling, so the Remote Desktop is definitely important. Are there any good comparison reviews out there?

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    boxsterkim, Feb 27, 2004
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I've used 2003 for 3 months now and love it. Minor differences in most program, except Outlook where I see some major improvements.

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    Brian, Feb 27, 2004
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    boxsterkim Notebook Enthusiast

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    Have you used both? What is the major difference between the two suites? I'm not too familiar with either as I'm still archaic in using Office 2000 Pro.[ :D]

    Damian
     
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    If you want a list of changes, go to the MSFT Office site. I used XP for years and now 2003. I'm not sure what bugs you're talking about, but I've not had any problems.

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    boxsterkim Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the info Brian. I've just been reading in various sites about XP fixes, so I thought these were also applicable to 2003. [ :D]

    Damian
     
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Brian
     
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  7. Quikster

    Quikster Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Yes it is office 2002 which came out at the end of 2001 and it is now 2004 so yes it qualifies as years.

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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    LOL, thanks Quickster!

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