Rating: 
Summary: Why doesn't Microsoft give you a book anymore?
Review: How come you spend so much money on a Microsoft Office suite and not get a real big thick 'How to use it" and "reference book" with the software?I hate to read anything longer than a few pages online. I like to read a book and be able to mark up the pages with my notes. Is it too much to ask for a big book with an expensive piece of software you buy? Online is great for searching for a quick answer, but I don't know ANYONE who loves to read books online. Of course, I guess they do this so you can buy their $$$ books seperate from the software. At least Star Office gives you a 460 page book and a 70 page setup guide.
Rating: 
Summary: Great value for programs offered
Review: I bought this since I was returning to school as a working adult. It gives just about everything you need to get through school with minimal difficulities. If you are a Microsoft fan and want a cheaper way to get the office series programs, this is a sure fire way of doing it. The only reason this didn't get 5 stars is because you get one license to use and thats it. Not too useful if you need these programs on your desktop and laptop.
Rating:
Summary: Way, way, way overpriced and can only install on 1 PC!
Review: This software is too expensive, bloated, and requires you to register over the internet. You can only install it on 1 PC or you will get locked out and have to call a phone number. Buy StarOffice. Dump Microsoft. Get real value for your hard earned dollars. What if you have more than 1 PC at home? Do you really want to buy 2 or 3 copies of this software? What happens if you upgrade your PC?
Rating: 
Summary: Unclear details
Review: I received my CDs yeaterday. There was nothing wrong with them, except I thought it was to have a manual included with it. I am not sure if my memory was correct or if I am becoming dilusional. Vicki
Rating: 
Summary: Don't educators deserve security patches?
Review: While I thoroughly support Microsoft Office over any other similar suite, I strongly condemn Microsoft for denying upgrades and patches to educators. Given the price for this version, denying a full upgrade to the next version is certainly fair, but Microsoft has issued a plethora of patches, many of them involving security issues, to this version and denying them to educators is both prejudicial and dangerous. In addition, it just isn't good business!
Rating:
Summary: RELUCTANTLY BOUGHT 2... SINCE YOU CAN'T LOAD ON 2 PC'S
Review: A pretty good office suite for a good price... thank goodness my little girl is in school... saving me $$$ for the student variety. But if you want to load on two of your own computers or even change your mind about which computer to use it on... forget it. Microsoft has once again proven their computer prowess by not affording even honest people to use the software on more than one machine or to even swap it to another computer. Believe me... I'll continue to use it, but I will further investigate other operating systems and office suites and if somebody even comes close I'll swap all five of my PC's next time.
Rating: 
Summary: Misinformed
Review: Just a note to those consumers reading these reviews about the students and teachers edition. I work at Microsoft in the customer service division and I can tell you for a fact that the students and teachers edition of office xp can ONLY be installed on ONE system. Just ONE. This means not on a desktop and a laptop. One or the other. We have had customers calling in for this second license when it won't allow them to activate on the second computer and we have to tell them that the reason is because the license extends to one system only. Hope this clears alot of confusion.
Rating:
Summary: Slower than Office 2000, but still the best
Review: I bought the College Student version of MS Office Professional, which was $... less than this one. I was pleased with all the programs this had (with the exception of not having Front Page, which is a great program itself), and I think that the version that includes Front Page and Project with a free mouse is the best option if you want it all. However, if you are a student or teacher, check your local bookstore or a website that offers software to students so you can pay less for MS Office XP Professional. However, if you want to pay way less for Office XP, but don't plan on upgrading for a while, get the Standard version that is sold in most businesses like Wal-Mart. Compared to Office 2000, this version is a little slower to operate, yet, it does have some improvements. I like the Task Pane on Office XP. It may be included on Office 2000, I don't remember, but it is very convenient. Also, I like that on Front Page XP (which I purchased separately for $..., thanks MS!) you can change fonts easier. Also, you have one button access to putting your page on a blank internet page. I am pretty pleased. Not only that it is easy to use, I know that is what my school uses, and it also works VERY WELL with Apple Works.
Rating:
Summary: Great Buy
Review: This is an outstanding upgrade. Outlook is wonderful and more functional than ever. Word has some nice improvements.
Rating:
Summary: Great Deal, put it on 2 computers
Review: This is a great deal. The apps are very powerful and, contrary to what many have said here, you CAN install this software on 2 computers. You will need to call the Microsoft activation number (toll-free) to activate the second computer but you DO GET 2 LICENSES! This can be a desktop and laptop, 2 laptops, or 2 desktops.
| 
