microsoft project 2002

[KEGZA]

what functions does this software provide that cannot be done easily using
other tools such as a spreadsheet or databases?

does the software appear easy to learn?

what are the key inputs and outputs of the software?

THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE

 

[Mike Glen]

Hi KEGZA ,

Welcome to this Microsoft Project newsgroup

You might like to have a look at my series on Microsoft Project in the
TechTrax ezine, particularly #1, at this site: http://tinyurl.com/2xbhc or
this:
http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/Pub0009/LPMFrame.asp?CMD=ArticleSearch&AUTH=23
(Perhaps you'd care to rate the articles before leaving the site,
Thanks.)

FAQs, companion products and other useful Project information can be seen at
this web address: <http://www.mvps.org/project/>

Hope this helps - please let us know how you get on

Mike Glen
MS Project MVP

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[davegb]

what functions does this software provide that cannot be done easily using
other tools such as a spreadsheet or databases?

does the software appear easy to learn?

what are the key inputs and outputs of the software?

THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE

Project is a more limited and focused program than spreadsheets and
databases. Someone here called it a database that understands time,
which is a pretty good description.

Project helps the user implement a process called Critical Path Method
scheduling, which, in a nutshell, is a far more objective way of
scheduling than any other method I know of. If the schedule is set up
properly, it gives you a superior tool for managing and controlling
your project.

The software also gives you excellent visual tools for analyzing and
understanding your schedule and for anticipating obstacles and
problems. However, it does have a pretty steep learning curve. A good
book and a good class really help.

Hope this helps in your world.