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Microsoft: Buy Office 365, Not Office 2013. Or You'll Be Sorry
Posted by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/18/2013 08:53 AM | 30 comment(s) ]
For those still wondering whether to choose Microsoft's traditional Office productivity software suite or the new, subscription-based Office 365, consider this: traditional Office users will have to wait for "updates," and they won't receive any new "upgrades" to the service at all. And there's another consideration, too: Office 2013 is apparently locked to a single machine, perpetually, while Office 365 licenses are sold to a group of users, who can license and de-license PCs at will.
These are important considerations for Microsoft Office users. Microsoft is in the middle of its Office 365 launch; Microsoft made the consumer version available on Jan. 29, and the version for small businesses and enterprises will be made available on Feb. 27. Although some consumers may have already made up their mind and opened their wallets, small businesses trying to decide between a traditional Office license and the new Office 365 suite may want to put on the brakes and reconsider their options.
So far, Microsoft has tried a number of strategies to encourage users to sign up for an Office 365 subscription, not the least of which has been pricing. Single consumers will probably gravitate toward the traditional Office 2013 suite, where users can buy a single license of Office 2013 Home & Student for $139.99. In two years, that option will have paid for itself, as Microsoft's Office 365 subscription runs $99.99 per household per year. But for larger households, Office 365 makes more financial sense
Microsoft: Buy Office 365, Not Office 2013. Or You'll Be Sorry
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#4530894 Posted on: 02/18/2013 10:43 PM
I dont know if you guys read on it but apperantly Microsoft is doing on purpose a ONE Time only install for the Standalone version (not yearly subscription) and if by any chance your Windows fails or becomes unusable you have to buy a new version for the full price. So they are doing the Yearly subscription on purpose like they are with Xbox.
Personally im still on 2007 and i wont be upgrading at all.
I dont know if you guys read on it but apperantly Microsoft is doing on purpose a ONE Time only install for the Standalone version (not yearly subscription) and if by any chance your Windows fails or becomes unusable you have to buy a new version for the full price. So they are doing the Yearly subscription on purpose like they are with Xbox.
Personally im still on 2007 and i wont be upgrading at all.
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#4530927 Posted on: 02/18/2013 11:16 PM
Still on Office 2003 here.
Am using Word, Outlook, Excel and Access regularly, they have all the features needed.
I realise that they made such a good product that I dont need to upgrade, but its often nice to have the latest kit.
But I hate Microsofts way of trying to force themselves a market - with many products, so much so that it made me not upgrade to Windows 8, despite being a PC enthusiast.
Am rapidly going off them, its about time they started taking notice of what the customer wants again instead of excluding it to push their own agenda.
Try more innovation/products, not wrecking what we want to upgrade to.
Theres nothing wrong with doing your own thing, but at least let us have want we want as well.
If Linux gaming takes off such that they also get most major releases (After Steams new availability), I'll be looking for the greener grass.
And with that, my recommendations will change as my support capabilities change.
They will have earned this.
/end rant
grrr cos I want to like MS, yet they are making it impossible!
Still on Office 2003 here.
Am using Word, Outlook, Excel and Access regularly, they have all the features needed.
I realise that they made such a good product that I dont need to upgrade, but its often nice to have the latest kit.
But I hate Microsofts way of trying to force themselves a market - with many products, so much so that it made me not upgrade to Windows 8, despite being a PC enthusiast.
Am rapidly going off them, its about time they started taking notice of what the customer wants again instead of excluding it to push their own agenda.
Try more innovation/products, not wrecking what we want to upgrade to.
Theres nothing wrong with doing your own thing, but at least let us have want we want as well.
If Linux gaming takes off such that they also get most major releases (After Steams new availability), I'll be looking for the greener grass.
And with that, my recommendations will change as my support capabilities change.
They will have earned this.
/end rant
grrr cos I want to like MS, yet they are making it impossible!
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#4531122 Posted on: 02/19/2013 02:34 AM
I'm not bothering to "upgrade" to Office 2013. My university uses 2010 anyway, so if there are any more subtle changes to decrease productivity (as is the pattern with MS, especially with their Win 8 series of trash) it would really throw me off since we're taught Excel 2010 specifically. Yes they teach Excel as part of university course, lololol.
I'm not bothering to "upgrade" to Office 2013. My university uses 2010 anyway, so if there are any more subtle changes to decrease productivity (as is the pattern with MS, especially with their Win 8 series of trash) it would really throw me off since we're taught Excel 2010 specifically. Yes they teach Excel as part of university course, lololol.
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#4531181 Posted on: 02/19/2013 03:52 AM
If I need Office....the wife's lappy came with it pre-installed. My parents still use OfficeXP.... If all else fails, I'll download LibreOffice or OpenOffice.... Can't wait for the fights with the school system when it comes time for my son to start typing papers....lol. That's going to be fun. Had some fun fights over that when I was in school.
If I need Office....the wife's lappy came with it pre-installed. My parents still use OfficeXP.... If all else fails, I'll download LibreOffice or OpenOffice.... Can't wait for the fights with the school system when it comes time for my son to start typing papers....lol. That's going to be fun. Had some fun fights over that when I was in school.
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#4531200 Posted on: 02/19/2013 05:07 AM
Why even think of paying for microsoft office when you can download for free OPEN OFFICE.
Why even think of paying for microsoft office when you can download for free OPEN OFFICE.
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#4531201 Posted on: 02/19/2013 05:10 AM
Fixed that for you
Why even think of paying for microsoft office when you can download for free OPEN OFFICE.
Why pay for a better program when you can have a free program that will never be as good
Fixed that for you
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#4531212 Posted on: 02/19/2013 05:51 AM
For those still wondering whether to choose Microsoft's traditional Office productivity software suite or the new, subscription-based Office 365, consider this: traditional Office users will have to ...
Microsoft: Buy Office 365, Not Office 2013. Or You'll Be Sorry
OpenOffice.org its free its open source does everything Offices does and did i mention its free.
Dont buy either and you wont be sorry at all
For those still wondering whether to choose Microsoft's traditional Office productivity software suite or the new, subscription-based Office 365, consider this: traditional Office users will have to ...
Microsoft: Buy Office 365, Not Office 2013. Or You'll Be Sorry
OpenOffice.org its free its open source does everything Offices does and did i mention its free.
Dont buy either and you wont be sorry at all
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#4531238 Posted on: 02/19/2013 07:37 AM
2013 is a literal headache for me to look at it past 3 seconds. My eyes are somewhat more sensitive than average, but I can't help but think that it would be very unpopular in most office settings.
In effect, that's exactly what I was saying! You're definitely not the only one. It is unpleasant to use! It ranges from people like yourself that simply cannot use it, to people who think they can use it fine but their productivity decreases due to eye strain, mental fatigue (related to eye strain) etc.
Besides, with LED screens all the white will increase power usage! Only maybe a couple of watts, but in a big business it all adds up. Increased power usage, lower productivity...
2013 is a literal headache for me to look at it past 3 seconds. My eyes are somewhat more sensitive than average, but I can't help but think that it would be very unpopular in most office settings.
In effect, that's exactly what I was saying! You're definitely not the only one. It is unpleasant to use! It ranges from people like yourself that simply cannot use it, to people who think they can use it fine but their productivity decreases due to eye strain, mental fatigue (related to eye strain) etc.
Besides, with LED screens all the white will increase power usage! Only maybe a couple of watts, but in a big business it all adds up. Increased power usage, lower productivity...
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#4531241 Posted on: 02/19/2013 08:05 AM
In effect, that's exactly what I was saying! You're definitely not the only one. It is unpleasant to use! It ranges from people like yourself that simply cannot use it, to people who think they can use it fine but their productivity decreases due to eye strain, mental fatigue (related to eye strain) etc.
Besides, with LED screens all the white will increase power usage! Only maybe a couple of watts, but in a big business it all adds up. Increased power usage, lower productivity...
I agree with most of what you wrote
But LED PC screens are backlit LCDs and the backlights dont use localised dimming.
Some PC displays can dim the whole screen for darker images, but if there is anything bright on the screen (ie any bright white), the dimming wont be active.
The dimming wont be active when using a word processor.
You can manually set the dimming/brightness, but that applies to any scenario.
In effect, that's exactly what I was saying! You're definitely not the only one. It is unpleasant to use! It ranges from people like yourself that simply cannot use it, to people who think they can use it fine but their productivity decreases due to eye strain, mental fatigue (related to eye strain) etc.
Besides, with LED screens all the white will increase power usage! Only maybe a couple of watts, but in a big business it all adds up. Increased power usage, lower productivity...
I agree with most of what you wrote
But LED PC screens are backlit LCDs and the backlights dont use localised dimming.
Some PC displays can dim the whole screen for darker images, but if there is anything bright on the screen (ie any bright white), the dimming wont be active.
The dimming wont be active when using a word processor.
You can manually set the dimming/brightness, but that applies to any scenario.
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#4531487 Posted on: 02/19/2013 02:25 PM
In effect, that's exactly what I was saying! You're definitely not the only one. It is unpleasant to use! It ranges from people like yourself that simply cannot use it, to people who think they can use it fine but their productivity decreases due to eye strain, mental fatigue (related to eye strain) etc.
Besides, with LED screens all the white will increase power usage! Only maybe a couple of watts, but in a big business it all adds up. Increased power usage, lower productivity...
While a dark theme would be ideal, saying that the range is from people who can't use it, to people who have illusions about their ability to use it is pretty disingenuous. I can use it fine, though I understand complaints from those who don't.
No headaches, eyestrain, seizures, none of that for me. I simply use it, and don't think about it. There are a number of others like me, believe it or not.
In effect, that's exactly what I was saying! You're definitely not the only one. It is unpleasant to use! It ranges from people like yourself that simply cannot use it, to people who think they can use it fine but their productivity decreases due to eye strain, mental fatigue (related to eye strain) etc.
Besides, with LED screens all the white will increase power usage! Only maybe a couple of watts, but in a big business it all adds up. Increased power usage, lower productivity...
While a dark theme would be ideal, saying that the range is from people who can't use it, to people who have illusions about their ability to use it is pretty disingenuous. I can use it fine, though I understand complaints from those who don't.
No headaches, eyestrain, seizures, none of that for me. I simply use it, and don't think about it. There are a number of others like me, believe it or not.
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#4531535 Posted on: 02/19/2013 03:09 PM
I don't care. I get the full Office Professional suite for $10
I don't care. I get the full Office Professional suite for $10
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#4533396 Posted on: 02/21/2013 02:57 AM
As a student Office 365 definitely is hands down the better deal. Two licenses for 4 years for $80.
As a student Office 365 definitely is hands down the better deal. Two licenses for 4 years for $80.
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#4533493 Posted on: 02/21/2013 06:52 AM
For your daily office needs, LibreOffice takes care of that. Personally, the only times I use Microsoft Office is to make my reports look pretty. Other than that, Microsoft Office is pretty useless for me. It doesn't help MS Office that I also use Google Drive extensively for my work.
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Fixed that for you
For your daily office needs, LibreOffice takes care of that. Personally, the only times I use Microsoft Office is to make my reports look pretty. Other than that, Microsoft Office is pretty useless for me. It doesn't help MS Office that I also use Google Drive extensively for my work.
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#4533709 Posted on: 02/21/2013 12:55 PM
For your daily office needs, LibreOffice takes care of that. Personally, the only times I use Microsoft Office is to make my reports look pretty. Other than that, Microsoft Office is pretty useless for me. It doesn't help MS Office that I also use Google Drive extensively for my work.
deltatux
You mean Google Docs?
Google Drive is nice but Google Docs is terrible.
For your daily office needs, LibreOffice takes care of that. Personally, the only times I use Microsoft Office is to make my reports look pretty. Other than that, Microsoft Office is pretty useless for me. It doesn't help MS Office that I also use Google Drive extensively for my work.
deltatux
You mean Google Docs?
Google Drive is nice but Google Docs is terrible.
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2013 is a literal headache for me to look at it past 3 seconds. My eyes are somewhat more sensitive than average, but I can't help but think that it would be very unpopular in most office settings.
I still use 2007 and probably will for many more years to come.