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    which msft office version is better? (2003 / xp)

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by tides, May 27, 2006.

  1. tides

    tides Notebook Guru

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    I am confused between Microsoft office xp and microsoft office 2003.

    Which one is better ? thanks in advance.
     
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  2. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    Office 2003 is the latest office and better version.

    JC
     
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  3. Reize

    Reize Notebook Virtuoso

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    You could try the Office 2007 beta too.
     
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  4. tides

    tides Notebook Guru

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    thanks a lot for the fast response !

    As for office 2007 beta, it will install seperately from existing office software right ?
     
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  5. Reize

    Reize Notebook Virtuoso

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    Not sure, haven't tried it yet, if it overlays it, it should be easy to remove if you don't like it, though.
     
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    for ease of used, try using word perfect 12. for me, this is better than microsoft office except it's grammar check.

    microsoft office 2003 is the latest version.
     
    qohelet, May 27, 2006
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    ramian Notebook Consultant

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    I personally don't like the 2003 version. Even though blue is my favourite colour, I don't like the blue-tone on the toolbars; which is why I'll still be sticking with Office XP on my new laptop. Outlook 2003 is a whole different beast; if I were to get Office 2003, it'd be solely for outlook.
     
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    What's your opinions on OpenOffice 2.0?
     
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  9. tides

    tides Notebook Guru

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    is there a site that lists the differences of each version? I been using office 2003 on my desktop and noticed friend's PC has office xp...

    Not seeing any good sites off google with a comparison of both versions
     
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  10. qohelet

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    check this: http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/prodinfo/compare.mspx
     
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  11. tides

    tides Notebook Guru

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    qohelet,

    Thanks for the awesome link !
     
    tides, May 27, 2006
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