Versions of MS Word and Excel ('97 vs. '03)

[mitzi]

Anyone available to talk to a noncomputer geek about the differences in
these versions. I work in state government in a new position; when I
got to my new tiny office I find that they are still using '97 versions
of word and excel. I had been accustomed to the later versions. I
cannot put my finger on all the nuances that make the newer version
better, but it seems cumbersome switching back. I am told to write a
memo explaining the differences, but I haven't been able to find a
comparison that is in terms I can use to explain to the administrators.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Manny Borges]

No offense, but just google it.

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and those who don't.

 

[mitzi]

I have, but I have been unable to get what I am looking for. Thanks.

 

[Malke]

I have, but I have been unable to get what I am looking for. Thanks.

I got this link by Googling using the search term "difference between
Office 97 and Office 2003". If the link doesn't fill your needs, do the
same Google search.

http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60104528p-39000588q,00.htm

Malke

 

[mitzi]

Thanks!

 

[Guest]

Now that's what I call a great reply Malke. I think you just made Mitzi's day.

Redwagon....

 

[Leythos]

Anyone available to talk to a noncomputer geek about the differences in
these versions. I work in state government in a new position; when I
got to my new tiny office I find that they are still using '97 versions
of word and excel. I had been accustomed to the later versions. I
cannot put my finger on all the nuances that make the newer version
better, but it seems cumbersome switching back. I am told to write a
memo explaining the differences, but I haven't been able to find a
comparison that is in terms I can use to explain to the administrators.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I hate to say this, but in the case of 99% of the people that use Word,
there is no valid reason to move from 97 to 2003 version. Most people
don't make use of near the features in 97, so moving to 2003 will just
mean they need more computer, more support, more resources, not to
mention more activation unless they get a Volume License version.

 

[Ted]

Actually the most stable version was Office 2000.
Otherwise 97 is a pile of junk, office 2000 is a higher
class pile of junk, and Office 2003 is the biggest pile
of junk. Except you have to buy two Office 2003 if
you have a Desktop and a Laptop for example, otherwise you are
a terrorist, and get placed on the terrorist list at MS
spy machine.
Can't imagine for an average family to shed $1400 every three
years to get latest Office.
That is why governments stay behind in computer technologies,
it cost them arm and a leg to upgrade.
That is why Missouri going into Open Office instead.

I would use and always recommend using .rtf to communicate
with others so it can be viewed on all versions of Office
and Word Pad, unless you are using some of the complex
features in Office.