Should I, Shouldn't I?

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Should I, Shouldn't I?

by NotBob ^Pro @ 2009-05-07 – 10:42:32

I'm running MS Word 2003 on my lappie, by my works PC is running Word 2007 and I'm just about getting used to the quite significant differences between the two.

I've just received an email at work from a colleague about a special deal that my employer has set up with Microsoft called the Software Assurance Benefits Scheme. Under this scheme I can, through its Home Use Programme, buy Word 2007, Sharepoint Designer, Project and Visio for £12.94 each.

Tempting, isn't it?

The thing is I can't really see any of the changes between 2003 and 2007 as being any great improvement. Do I upgrade for upgrade's sake? Or do I just bimble along with a comfortable, if somewhat outdated, package?
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11 Comments to Should I, Shouldn't I?

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- kevinwilson ^Pro
- 2009-05-07 @ 10:49:02
i'd be tempted by the upgrade, certainly at that price. apart from anything else, it would be a good selling point if you flogged your laptop!
- - NotBob ^Pro
  - 2009-05-07 @ 10:56:59
  Thanks, Kev. Good point.
  
  Not that I'd think of selling Lappy at the mo'.
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- soyunperdedor ^Pro
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- 2009-05-07 @ 11:47:33
You may as well. I've given in and bought the Office Ultimate 2007 Edition for £38 (student benefits ) and given up my beloved OpenOffice because things just stop being compatible eventually.
- - NotBob ^Pro
  - 2009-05-07 @ 12:04:36
  Another valid point...
  
  Thanks.
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- deleted user (Visitor)
- 2009-05-07 @ 12:14:43
i'd go for it if i were you x
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- brokendownangel ^Pro
- 2009-05-07 @ 13:28:16
Me too, you will have to upgrade eventually to something else so you may as well do it while the price is good x
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- boredrich
- 2009-05-07 @ 13:28:49
its worth upgrading if just for upgradings self especailly as 2003 is quickly becoming outdated now best to keep at least within upgrade range mind you the latest version of MS Office was recently on offer at PC world for about 50 quid so why not go the whole hog and get much more upto date?
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- trulyfab
- 2009-05-07 @ 14:51:44
thats a great price, i would do it x
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- Bearcub
- 2009-05-07 @ 15:38:23
if it aint broke don't fix it...
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- Meggiebeeb
- 2009-05-07 @ 18:19:12
At that price I would do it.
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- Gwearbennen
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- 2009-05-07 @ 20:03:35
Yeah - why not? Bit of a good price that is.
Have you still got your old office on disk? If so, you could always reinstal if you don't like the new one.
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