Why would I want to install a French language update?

[True Brit]

I have just installed Office 2003 and am already receiving updates. There
are 2 for French language translations, grammar and thesaurus. I don't
usually write in French.
So why would I need these updates?
However, I am confused because they are listed as "required".
My old computer told me which updates were critical and which were my
choice. This computer does not have any such indication.

 

[Bob Buckland ?:-\)]

The updates through http://officeupdate.com are intended to keep the entire purchased Office product complete and current, not just
the presently selected features/subset.

French, English and Spanish proofing tools are included
in the Office XP and 2003 product CDs.

To 'hide' any of the recommended updates you can use
http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate which provides both Windows and
Office XP/2003 updates, rather than http://officeupdate.com

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I have just installed Office 2003 and am already receiving updates. There
are 2 for French language translations, grammar and thesaurus. I don't
usually write in French.
So why would I need these updates?
However, I am confused because they are listed as "required".
My old computer told me which updates were critical and which were my
choice. This computer does not have any such indication. >>
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Bob Buckland ?
MS Office System Products MVP

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