Upgrade 2000 to 2003?

[Bob Newman]

Is it worth it for a home user who primarily uses Excel & Outlook? I don't
do too much web stuff. Normally I wouldn't consider it but I have a pretty
good deal starring me in the face.

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

Since Office 2000 is nearing the end of support from Microsoft, I would go
ahead and get it, especially if it is a good deal. You will have 4 more
years of support with Office 2003 than with Office 2000.

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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

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After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer, Bob Newman asked:

| Is it worth it for a home user who primarily uses Excel & Outlook? I
| don't do too much web stuff. Normally I wouldn't consider it but I
| have a pretty good deal starring me in the face.

 

[Bob Newman]

Is Office 3003 & Office XP is same thing?

Bob

 

[Don MI]

Is Office 3003 & Office XP is same thing?

Bob

No. Office 2003 is the latest version of Office and is not compatible with
Windows 9.X/ME. Office XP is compatible.

For a comparisons of Office XP and Office 2003 see:

http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/prodinfo/compare.mspx

Don

 

[Bob Newman]

Would I be giving up much to go with XP for home use instead of 2003? Does
it have the new interface for Outlook?

Thanks... Bob

 

[Don MI]

Would I be giving up much to go with XP for home use instead of 2003? Does
it have the new interface for Outlook?

Thanks... Bob

Here is a comparison table between Office XP and Office 2003:

http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/prodinfo/compare.mspx

In addition to the comparison table, Outlook does have new features not
listed. However, the interface is the same.

As I have no idea as to your need. I do not know what you would be giving up
that is important to you. Also, I do know what price comparisons you as
using to judge the value of features in Office 2003 not in Office XP.

Don