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Summary: Flawless installation, nice improvements, no problems
Review: I don't have any of the problems noted by the other reviewer.- Changing the fonts in HTML message works fine.
- Not opening pictures and attachments can be changed in preferences. However, for security reasons, opening pictures automatically will only work if sender is in address book.
- I don't need to re-enter my password to send/check email. It must be a problem with the other user's keychain settings.
- Creating a new folder instead of replacing the one from the previous version is probably the safest way to go so that you don't lose stuff if something goes wrong.
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Summary: Good, but not great.
Review: I got this a few days back and its a solid upgrade featurewise from office v.X. Powerpoint is still a Keynote knockoff (and not a good one) Word is the industry standard unfortunatly, but it gets the job done. I never use Entourage because mail is suporior for what it do, plus I will take the Apple alternative over any program. I don't so spreadsheets so I can't comment on that, and MSN messenger is very ugly and featureless compated to iChat AV. Word seems to be a bit slower and more unstable, so if your happy with v.X there is no need to upgrade. This truly is a microsoft product.
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Summary: Problems with Endnote 7
Review: I just brought this along with Endnote 7 for MAC which works fine with Office X. Endnote 7 does not work with Word 2004mac however so I now need to buy Office X and try and return 2004. I have talked to Endnote and they can't seem to solve the issue so it won't be resolved until Endnote 8 comes out (whenever that is). I have to write alot of scientific papers so need my endnote library. This is a warning to any students/professors/scientists. Do not buy this...stick with the old office X.
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Summary: My Mac didn't use to crash
Review: I moved to Mac after more than a decade of PC use because I was sick of getting "application not responding" messages. In 6 months of owning my iBook, I think I had one message of this sort, that is until I installed Office for Mac. Welcome back to Microsoft!
Don't get me wrong, I love the apps. They look great and aside from a few weird functionality issues have been happy with Office. This aside from the programs crashing all the time. At least once a week Word or Entourage will simply freeze. At lot of times this happens when I am cutting and pasting between the two.
Anyway, be forewarned, if you are a Mac zealot, you might enjoy Office but be prepared to be even madder at Microsoft.
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Summary: It Has Helped with My Transition to the world of Macs.....
Review: I recently threw out my virus-infected PC and bought an Apple Powerbook. I was concerned that the switch would limit what I can and cannot do with my computer, but Microsoft Office for Mac has made the transition much easier, as I have been a Microsoft Office user for years. The Mac version runs much smoother than the Windows version, (as does the entire computer.) No problems with lock-ups, no lost data, and the Mac version seems much easier to use than my Windows version. Very straightforward, yet powerful enough for a full range of use, from simple to very complex.
So, for anyone out there thinking of making the switch from PC to Mac, do yourself a favor: get Microsoft Office for the Mac.
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Summary: Basically a waste of money
Review: I thought the previous version looks better and even works better. I noticed only very few minor changes that didn't make this one better for me. But may be it's just me...:)
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Summary: Work around for EndNote incompatibility...
Review: If you have the previous version of Word (from Office v.X), you can continue to use that version of Word to insert citations from EndNote, while using the rest of the new suite (including Word 2004) for everything else.
It is possible to have Word v.X and Word 2004 installed at the same time. The only stipulation is that you can't have both versions launched & running at the same time.
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Summary: Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac: Upgrade Memory first!
Review: only downside of the software is that it takes up a lot of memory and if running Powerpoint, it may close and autorecover. If you are using a Powerbook or iBook, I suggest upgrading your system's memory first. An additional 256mb or 512mb costs approximately $50 and $100 respectfully.
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Summary: Wait for a Patch!
Review: This is barely passable as BETA software considering the number of issues/bugs etc. I've encountered in only a few days of use. But first, the good: Excellent e-mail view in Entourage
Superb PowerPoint presenter tools for multiple display capable PB's etc.
Compatibility report is great for ensuring ease of sharing files
Easy import of Apple Mail messages/settings/rules etc.
Excel Print layout view is a good addition (about time!) The BAD: Entourage crashes on both my installed Macs when trying to change fonts in an HTML e-mail or Signature
Entourage sync Conduit for Palm devices crashes Hotsync Manager. Will not sync.
Must manually approve both image & attachment download for all Messages.
Excel required Re-install after trying to open Entourage Excel attachment.
Entourage drops IMAP password CONSTANTLY: have to re-enter with every sent mail.
No improvements to Exchange support.
No Upgrade install option, creates new Office folder in Apps (may cause some problems) and on and on... There are some strong improvements, but it doesn't look like this software was bug-tested at all. I highly recommend waiting for a patch before making the purchase.
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Summary: Another "perl" from Micro$oft
Review: Well, this much phrased "office" is another ugly buggy full of crap Microsoft "product". It consistently crashes, It uses some idiotic algorithm for tracking grammar that makes it HORRIBLY slow. Removed this garbage from my computer and use Nisus. Much more convenient program and by far more reliable. If you need the REAL grammar checking take Grammarian! It is the real stuff!
I maintain the policy "NO MICROSOFT PRODUCTS ON MY COMPUTERS". I ignore them completely and I have no viruses, no security issues, I don't have to deal with zillion buttons etc. Let me put it this way: you have wonderful Apple box, what is the reason to put this PC garbage on it? Enjoy the real software, good programs and creative mood!
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