Office XP or Office 2003

[Steve B]

I have Windows 98 and am in the process of upgrading to
Windows XP Professional. I use Office 2000 extensively
for business and personal use. I'm trying to decide if I
should upgrade to Office XP or Office 2003, but I don't
know what the differences are or how to find out which is
the better fit for me. Any suggestions?

 

[Dick]

You need Windows SP3 or Windows XP to use Office 2003, easy decision.

Dick

 

[Steve]

So you're saying I should get Office Pro 2003 and not
Office Pro XP? Thanks.

-Steve

 

[Andrew Staley]

Go with Office 2003. I upgraded from Office 2000 Pro to Office 2003 Pro and
do not regret it for a minute.

Andrew

 

[Tony]

The following link from Microsoft is billed as a comparison between versions
of Office, but it is more useful to show the extra features of 2003.
It is intended to encouage people to buy 2003 so concentrates on the new and
improved features of Office 2003.
http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/prodinfo/compare.mspx

For most people the differences between XP and 2003 are minimal with one
main exception - Outlook 2003 has significant improvements in it's interface
which make it easier to manage your e-mail and contacts.
I would recommend going for 2003.

hth
Tony

 

[D Wright]

I have Office 2000 at the moment and have used Office XP, there is not a great deal a difference...... both are great computing tools to use!

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

One thing to keep in mind is that if you buy Office XP between August 15 and
November 30, there is a technology guarantee where you can get Office 2003
(same edition) for the cost of shipping and handling.

Here is the link if you are inclined to take advantage of the offer:
http://www.microsoft.com/Office/howtobuy/techguarantee.mspx


--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

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After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer:
Steve B <[email protected]> asked:
| I have Windows 98 and am in the process of upgrading to
| Windows XP Professional. I use Office 2000 extensively
| for business and personal use. I'm trying to decide if I
| should upgrade to Office XP or Office 2003, but I don't
| know what the differences are or how to find out which is
| the better fit for me. Any suggestions?