Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003 Upgrade [OLD VERSION]

So, beware of the potential for IE6 run-time errors if you install Office 2003. Also, if you use Act! (or a similar program) that runs on top of Outlook, you'll find that a supposed new security feature in Outlook requires you to manually permit Act to retrieve e-mail from Outlook every time new mail arrrives. It's a real pain!!!

To summarize, there's not enough in this upgrade to justify putting up with these problems (or features, in Microsoft parlance), and I wouldn't have upgraded had I known what I was in for.


Another great Microsoft upgrade   November 4, 2003
 34 out of 35 found this review helpful

I really like this new version of Microsoft Office. Like previous upgrades, there isn't too much of a difference in Excel and Word other than a few things, it is Outlook which has the largest improvements. I really like the new look as it uses "screen real-estate" much more efficiently. The Junk E-Mail filters are better than in previous editions (much better!) and I had no problems working with my previous PST files. Also, the ability to send busy and free times to people not on Exchange is really nice.

However, I do like the changes in Word and Excel, especially as it comes to sharing with other users. It is nice to have control over what is shared and what isn't shared. The improved digital signature is a fantastic benefit as well.

And Access. I use Access all the time for my personal databases. I was really concerned that this might be an upgrade like how 2000 was to 97 where you would need to convert everything over and it wouldn't be backwards compatible. Thank goodness everything is backwards compatible. That is a real life saver. The backup feature is excellent as well!!

My hats off to Microsoft for another great product!!


Of all Microsoft Office Products Released - This one's great   November 3, 2003
 20 out of 32 found this review helpful

Highly recommend this product for anyone who is running an office or simply to run your business and various uses for this software product.

This version seems to integrate the different modules (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Publisher and of course Outlook) better. So far, I haven't seen any bugs or anything to scream about as with previous upgrades.

Definitely upgrade to 2003!

Sincerely,

Heather
Assistant For You!
http://www.assistantforyou.com


The BEST Office Suite upgrade   October 29, 2003
 7 out of 12 found this review helpful

When it comes down to end user productivity and functionality then you need MS Office. This has to be the best Office suite from MS I have ever used. If you think you will save money by trying some office solution then think again.

The Outlook mail client, for starters is the BEST mail client for the end user. Tired of trying to remember dates and keeping organized then give them a try. The other features are ease of use, this is a must have upgrade you will be extremely pleased! I have used all of the Office suites and I always recommend MS Office, it is one word 'AWESOME'...


Shying away from Microsoft   October 26, 2003
 14 out of 42 found this review helpful

After being a hardcore Microsoft user for years and years, I've recently discovered a whole new world through the GNU/Linux platform. Windows users -- go to www.openoffice.org. Download the FREE software, which is fully compatible with Microsoft formats, and if this doesn't do the job, then you can shell out $300+ for the traditional product.