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20-01-2008, 09:32 PM
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Location: Brisbane
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Anyone using Office 2008?
Hey ya all,
Anyone using Office 2008? I've read some mixed reviews on the web and was thinking of getting it.. just not sure it it's such a good idea. I've got Office 2004 and it does what I want, just thought of upgrading when I get a new notebook and a few other doobie whakers.. 
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20-01-2008, 09:37 PM
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Location: in the ghetto
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for me the only reason someone would buy office 2008 is if you need to be able to open the new office file types (.docx etc.)
if 2004 does the job for you, i dont really see anything that 2008 would give you ... im not sure if there is a demo available yet but hopefully soon there is so you can give it test run.
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20-01-2008, 09:38 PM
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Beware the Robot Mafia
Group: Administrators
Location: St. Albans, Melbourne
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I have it - essential upgrade if you;re on an Intel Mac. It runs so much smoother than it's PPC counterpart.
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20-01-2008, 09:41 PM
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Location: Brisbane
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Originally Posted by decryption
I have it - essential upgrade if you;re on an Intel Mac. It runs so much smoother than it's PPC counterpart.
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Well I'm going from PPC to Intel (I'm relenting and after throwing a bit of mud, I've been encouraged by the 'wise other half' to get two MBA's).. so Office 2008 it is
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20-01-2008, 09:47 PM
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Location: Sydney
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Maybe a silly question, but how do you have it already? Is there a download purchase option somewhere? I couldn't find it.
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20-01-2008, 10:13 PM
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i have it cause the PPC version is sooo slow on my MBP
i have the stu version though
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20-01-2008, 10:37 PM
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Location: Darwin
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Originally Posted by macsyd
Maybe a silly question, but how do you have it already? Is there a download purchase option somewhere? I couldn't find it.
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You must be able to get it somewhere as it's all over the channel BT sites
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20-01-2008, 11:08 PM
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Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne
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is there a reason to choose Office 08 over iWork?
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20-01-2008, 11:22 PM
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Group: Regulars
Location: Newcastle
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Originally Posted by decryption
I have it - essential upgrade if you;re on an Intel Mac. It runs so much smoother than it's PPC counterpart.
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I got it too, and I agree fully with Mr Manager (P.S. Mr Manager, could I get a cool name too? Village Idiot would be cool  )
BTW Office 08 runs much better on PPC too (my brothers ibook and mums powerbook)
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Maybe a silly question, but how do you have it already? Is there a download purchase option somewhere? I couldn't find it.
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You do know that its already released and being sold... Dont you?
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is there a reason to choose Office 08 over iWork?
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20-01-2008, 11:24 PM
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Location: Melbourne
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You do know that its already released and being sold... Dont you?.
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Office 2008 is not allowed and isn't sold in Australia till January 31st.
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20-01-2008, 11:25 PM
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Group: Regulars
Location: Sydney
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yes Jaffa, but not in Australia? I try to avoid BT for software
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20-01-2008, 11:31 PM
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It's a cruel, cruel summer
Group: Regulars
Location: NSW
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Yeah it was the 15th for America but 31st for Australia.
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20-01-2008, 11:56 PM
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Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne
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whats it like for compatibility with Office 2004, saving and keeping the same 04 compatible file formats etc?
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21-01-2008, 04:10 AM
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Beware the Robot Mafia
Group: Administrators
Location: St. Albans, Melbourne
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Originally Posted by macsyd
yes Jaffa, but not in Australia? I try to avoid BT for software
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Beta testing program via work. |
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21-01-2008, 10:12 AM
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Group: Regulars
Location: Newcastle
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You see guys, that is where american friends come in handy |
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