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Do you really need the latest version of all your software?

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Not that I am aware of, though you might want to know to how many people that product has been licensed to if it's used material.
 
Has Microsoft changed/improved Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc so much that it's really worth shelling out anywhere from $200 to $500 for the latest version of Microsoft Office Suite (2007 Professional)?

Microsoft probably just made it look better but I doubt for an average home user that it works any better. I still use Office 2000 and it works just fine for what I do.

When it comes to things like browsers and security software I think yes, you really do need that latest version.
 
^The user interface for Office is radically different. It has what they call a ribbon interface. If you are willing to learn it, it is actually much much more intuitive and speeds up your work. It also reveals stuff you wouldn't have realized Word or some other services have already have.

For office, if you aren't doing anything complicated or serious that requires a lot of the stuff Word or the others in the office suite does, don't get it.

I personally love the new look and feel, a lot of people hate it because they have to change their work habits inside some of the programs.
 
I wouldn't purchase a new upgrade for that amount of money. Nothing they put in will be worth what you have to pay. I upgade things like java, AA Reader, shockwave, live messenger, browsers, anti-virus and anti-spyware stuff. Winamp, Corel products and stuff don't get updated, they work just fine.

I know it's illegal, but instead of buying the expensive programs, torrents always have what you want. ;)
 
I hate the newest MS Office

it's really not helpful


I wish I had Open Office at work


But whatever...


and yes, everyone needs the latest version!

otherwise I wouldn't have a job ;)
 
I hate the newest MS Office

it's really not helpful


I wish I had Open Office at work


But whatever...


and yes, everyone needs the latest version!

otherwise I wouldn't have a job ;)
I find it a lot more helpful, easier to use, and better, but it varies from person to person. And I always hated Office 2001, I thought all that moving of the menus around was stupid and cluttered things.

Meh.
 
I agree that getting something like the latest antivirus software makes sense.

But it just seems stupid to me to spend $500 on a fkn' word processor that is essentially the same program as you would get if you paid a mere $30 for an earlier version. I mean, has Microsoft really improved on bold, italics, underline, cut, and paste that much?
They radically changed the interface, and added new features.

But unless your a professional, you don't need half of it. I got the latest version for $25 through my college, so I have it. But if your not a student, and you don't want to spend a lot of money, just get OpenOffice.org

Even though Open Office sucks in my opinion.
 
Incremental updates, yes. These updates usually relate to bug, stability and security fixes.

Version changes no and yes.

No, because most version changes offer new features, few you may find useful. You may not find it economical to upgrade to every new version. Sometimes it's best to alternate your updates for cost reasons alone. Also, how often do you use the software? Does it still meet your needs? These could affect your decision whether to update or not

Yes, because version changes may utilise newer technology and code. They often improve on performance and user interactivity, and have newer features which you may have been longing for.
 
i have the latest update for most of my software, but not the latest upgrade :)
 
I update only after having checked out all the things that the update is likely to break and waiting for the update that fixes the update. I only Upgrade after the upgrade has been updated to a point at which it works.
 
If you're a student, you can get the entire Office 2007 suite for $60. As long as the price is reasonable, I'd go for it.
 
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