Office Standard Question

[Dave K.]

I need to obtain Office Standard for my new Windows XP system and I went to Office Max today to try to buy it. We were holding Office 2003 Standard and he said "Ya know, there coming out with a new one on Tuesday." He wasn't clear what that meant. Do you know if he meant the upgrade is coming out Tuesday? If so, what's being upgraded? Should I buy Office 2003 Standard now, or wait?

And, what is the difference between Office 2003 Student and Teacher versions and Standard version?

Thanks
Dave

 

[Bob Buckland ?:-\)]

Hi Dave,

MS Office 2003 official release date to stores is
Tuesday, 21 Oct 03.

Office 2003 Student & Teacher's Edition is an
Office 2003 Standard Edition with special
'family licensing' that can allow its use on
up to 3 computers. Office Standard retail allows
one laptop and one desktop for the same user.

If you qualify for the Student & Teacher's Edition
it is lower priced that the regular Standard Edition.
http://microsoft.com/office/preview/pricing/retail.asp

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I need to obtain Office Standard for my new Windows XP system and I went to Office Max today to try to buy it. We were holding
Office 2003 Standard and he said "Ya know, there coming out with a new one on Tuesday." He wasn't clear what that meant. Do you
know if he meant the upgrade is coming out Tuesday? If so, what's being upgraded? Should I buy Office 2003 Standard now, or wait?

And, what is the difference between Office 2003 Student and Teacher versions and Standard version?

Thanks
Dave>>
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I hope this helps you,

Bob Buckland ?
MS Office System Products MVP

*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*

The Office 2003 System parts explained
http://microsoft.com/uk/office/preview/system.asp

MS on 'Why Office System 2003'
http://microsoft.com/mscorp/execmail/2003/10-13productivity.asp