Microsoft Word 2008 for Mac

[ghdunbar]

Microsoft Word 2008 for Mac Version 12.0.0 (070919)

MacBook Pro, OSX 10.4.10

I am using this new version of Microsoft Office, a 'beta' version, and
a splash window tells me that this beta version has a diminishing
number of days (now 8) remaining, and that i should visit the web site
for information.

Having done that, I discover not a word or mention of this beta
release.

This is new to me. This version which, so far, I like, was acquired
from a colleague at work. We use a liscenced product, but I don't know
the provenance of this beta release.

Is anyone experienced in this matter, or similar matters, who can
advise me as to what to do to overcome this approaching deadline?

I would like to simply update what we have.

Thank you.

Geoff

 

[Clive Huggan]

Hello Geoff,

Here's my take:

There has been no public beta release of Office 2008. Therefore, your copy
of a beta originated, ultimately, in someone violating the terms of their
non-disclosure agreement with Microsoft. That is rather serious. There may
be legal consequences of acquiring such a copy.

To "overcome this approaching deadline", you would be best advised to remove
this illegal copy from your computer. Like me, you'll be able to buy a
legal copy early in the new year.

[I am not a Microsoft employee.]

Clive Huggan
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[John McGhie]

Hi Geoff:

I agree with Clive. The copy you have MUST have been stolen. I would get
it off your machine before the police come around

Hint: I would do this "sooner" rather than later ‹ I suspect there may be
something magical about the number of days it says are remaining...

Whoever provided it to you is going to have some nasty legal problems any
minute

Cheers


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Microsoft Word 2008 for Mac Version 12.0.0 (070919)

MacBook Pro, OSX 10.4.10

I am using this new version of Microsoft Office, a 'beta' version, and
a splash window tells me that this beta version has a diminishing
number of days (now 8) remaining, and that i should visit the web site
for information.

Having done that, I discover not a word or mention of this beta
release.

This is new to me. This version which, so far, I like, was acquired
from a colleague at work. We use a liscenced product, but I don't know
the provenance of this beta release.

Is anyone experienced in this matter, or similar matters, who can
advise me as to what to do to overcome this approaching deadline?

I would like to simply update what we have.

Thank you.

Geoff


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[CyberTaz]

Additional to the comments from Clive & John, I'd suggest you spend the rest
of your remaining days re-saving any files you've generated in the Beta's
format to one that's compatible with a currently legitimate version of the
programs. Otherwise you may never get into those files again even if you
eventually obtain a legal copy of 2008 when it ships... It's not unusual for
the released product to not support their own prior beta formats.

....And tell your "friend" that he/she has done *no one* any favors by
violating the NDA.

Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac