Microsoft question

If you work at a decent sized company a lot of time they have agreements with MS that will allow you have a 2nd copy of office on your home PC for $9.99.

 

+1 on open office for home use.

 

Open Office on all my Home computers as well.

 

this is the only way I do it. Otherwise..they crazy..but I wouldn't pirate it either...would just rather continue using a old copy or open office.

 

I'm guessing I'm one of maybe five people here on the beeb that got that.

-jim

 

Meh, screw the elitists! I get massive amounts of mileage out of nano! :wow:

 

Here's the info.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/home-premium/?WT.intid1=ODC_ENUS_FX101785584_XT104052692

$10 a month or
$99 a year

Or you can buy professional for $399
Or home and student for $139

While I agree with what you said (cause math don't lie) the idea is for that person who uses it alot and needs the latest at all times. For the occasional home user you can buy it. Also you can turn your subscription on and off if you don't need it very often.

 

I really like Office2013...what's a joke about it?

 

I like Office. I don't particularly like that Outlook was taken out of the package. Even though I use office products all day, every day, I don't need the bells and whistles from constant upgrades.

 

Double check your programs list. Sales stay likes to say no office, but you could have office starter installed already. It has all the stuff that I use in office for free.

 

I don't lease cars...I'm not leasing software...sorry Mickeysoft.

 

You have always been leasing software. Read the license agreement

 

Most of us just laugh at the Licensing Agreement.

-jim

 

I know.

 

Yeah...yeah...EULA bullshit. I was more specifically speaking of the monthly/yearly payment for access to the package.

There is enough shit in life that comes with a payment plan. Software shouldn't be one of those things. I'm not a fan of the direction things are heading.

 

Yeah, I agree the SaaS thing is getting out of hand. Next thing they're gonna do is charge a flat rate each time you want to print on your own printer.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Managed_Print_Services

Been around for decades

 

Spend the $219 for Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint and be done with it. Not an arm and a leg. There are several versions and licensing options, so read carefully. This is one option:

http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Office-Business-2013-Download/dp/B00B1TGMIS/ref=dp_ob_title_sw

I and my company used Office 2000 for 10 years, and we'll probably use Office 2010 for the next 10 years.

 

I'm not trying to argue one way or the other. But I will say I see a good reason for the subscription...if you are a small business or a very large business it makes sense.

 

Not for me. We are a medium-sized business and I do everything I can to avoid additional recurring expenses.