new to Excel- need Excel- dont have prior version- help

[KOS]

Hello, I need to buy a copy of Microsoft Excel.
I do not have a prior version, just ms works' spreadsheet program.

People have been sending me spreadsheets but I am unable to open them.
Question- my local staples sells Excel 2003 Full Version for around 214
USD... Is this the cheapest way to go? I saw some 2000 Versions on
Ebay- for lots less. Please advise... Also whats the cheapest place
online to buy this? I did a Froogle and came up with some places I have
never heard of. THank you
KOS
btw running XP Home

 

[Ron de Bruin]

Hi KOS

If you only want to view/print you can use the free reader
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...f4-996c-4569-b547-75edbd03aaf0&displaylang=EN

Excel 2000 is OK for 98 % of all people

If you want to buy a better version then wait untill Excel 12 is ready
http://blogs.msdn.com/excel/default.aspx

 

[George Nicholson]

I do not have a prior version, just ms works' spreadsheet program.

FYI: Ownership of MS Works probably qualifies you for the Upgrade version of
Excel.
http://www.microsoft.com/office/excel/howtobuy/default.mspx

HTH,