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I've just happened across a couple of reviews on the new product, but the consistent message is, pass on this upgrade. Doubtful it will do much to alter the balance of use - those that subscribed to Microsoft's "innovative" license scheme are already paying for it and will get it. Many others won't spread their scarce IT dollars to something offering little gain.
The next big "push" would be either with a major advance in Office, or abandonment of an earlier version. The latter will make the users who have been standing pat, such as my organization, make a decision.
Just to make sure I have sampled the wares, I have been using Open Office personally for about two months. I know I rank above the average in demands, but also acknowledge that there are "power users" who make use of super-specialized capabilities. But thus far, at my level, I see virutally no reason to choose one product over the other.
My organization has been charged with saving several tens of millions for each of the coming fiscal years in "commodity IT." Based on the current state of office products, I'm confident I know where a sizeable chunk of those savings will come from.
Definitely not a home run or market-share savior. - Posted by: IT_User Posted on: 10/21/03 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
Microsoft has hit a home run!
No_Ax_to_Grind | 10/20/03
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Keep on telling yourself you need MS Office.
DonnieBoy | 10/20/03
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You drink your Kool-Aid, I'll drink a beer
Eggs Ackley_z | 10/21/03
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It's a foul ball !
NT Admin | 10/21/03
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Some home run...
IT_User | 10/21/03
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Oooh, can't wait for the Sun add-ons
FilledOut | 10/20/03
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The SUN add-ons will be for OpenOffice.
DonnieBoy | 10/20/03
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Lock yourself in and get screwed.
DonnieBoy | 10/20/03
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Not screwed if thats what you need
prong@... | 10/20/03
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You hit the nail on the head, only buy it if you need it.
DonnieBoy | 10/20/03
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Here is the real problem
agramont@... | 10/21/03
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XML is new???
Joe Blow_z | 10/21/03
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Re: XML is new???
TechnoGypsy | 10/22/03
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What do you think?
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