Office 2007 vs Openoffice

superscaper

Phantom_Flan_Flinger wrote: »

Didn't I read somewhere that you don't need to be a student yourself to get the discount. As long as you have a student in the family, you can get it, but it was something that Microsoft didn't publicise?
Don't quote me on this though.

Not sure about that (selfishly was only looking if I was eligible, which I am "technically"), but anyone is free to look at the site:
http://www.theultimatesteal.co.uk/

I'm not sure if your above statement is what applies to the "Academic" versions of office. Whereas this is the retail version as far as Microsoft are concerned.

Stubert

I think Phantom Flan Flinger is refering to the Office Teacher and Student Edition which retails at about £40 or so cheaper than the full version but it misses a few things from the top of my head I dont think it has Publisher and maybe Access but can't remember exactly (definitely not Publisher anyway).

I think you used to have to have a student card but I dont think anywhere checks anymore/they'd relaxed the rules. But it reataisl between £90-£120 I think, comapred to about £130-£150 for the full version (roughly).

The £40 offer you have to be registered an at academic institution and have an ac.uk address. And provide microsoft with a proof if they require or you are liable to pay the full £599 RRP price.

James240

Ive got Office 2007 and i find it really nice and easy to use plus it is definatley easier to use i find than Office 2003 but perhaps im just being swayed by the layout of it

superscaper

Been looking forward to trying out Onenote as well since that wasn't included in Office 2003 pro.