office 2000 professional

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Hi Carey

Think you provided best answer with the link that says, well yes, Office
2000 Pro works w/Vista, and is supported, it is old, and can't be guaranteed
to work 100% well with Vista. This is what I read into it. One should
definitely upgrade to Windows Office 2003 or 2007.

My view is different. I think you should upgrade when you need
to--because the old version doesn't work in your environment, or
because the new version has some new feature that you need or crave.

If neither of the above is the case, I recommend saving your money,
and sticking with what works, at least at first. Besides the expense,
there is always a learning curve when you go to something new.

Certainly Microsoft wants you to upgrade; that's how they make their
money. But you should decide for yourself whether you need to.

 

[Peter Foldes]

See the following
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932087/en-us

http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/vista.htm

 

[litlsimba]

Hi Ken

While I agree with you about Microsoft wanting us all to spend more money
and do upgrades (so of course they're gonna promote new software); with the
uncertaintity of Vista still around, understand SP1 does make it somewhat
more stable, think we just don't want to rock any boats, so to speak with new
computer and new OS, probably Ultimate or Business. Just because 2000 is now
over 7 yrs old, probably good idea to upgrade since boss already has office
2003 on his laptop.
as for me, myself, personally, on my home computers, sticking w/XP Pro.
Running Office 2003 and like it a lot. At least when there are questions
here at work, I can use my home computers/software to work w/later to get the
answers to bring back to work to help with answers.
thnx for your opinion and truthfulness. Appreciate it.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Hi Ken

While I agree with you about Microsoft wanting us all to spend more money
and do upgrades (so of course they're gonna promote new software); with the
uncertaintity of Vista still around, understand SP1 does make it somewhat
more stable, think we just don't want to rock any boats, so to speak with new
computer and new OS, probably Ultimate or Business. Just because 2000 is now
over 7 yrs old, probably good idea to upgrade since boss already has office
2003 on his laptop.

Your choice, of course.

as for me, myself, personally, on my home computers, sticking w/XP Pro.
Running Office 2003 and like it a lot. At least when there are questions
here at work, I can use my home computers/software to work w/later to get the
answers to bring back to work to help with answers.
thnx for your opinion and truthfulness. Appreciate it.

You're welcome. Glad to help.