Xcel and Powerpoint

[Jenny Harrisson]

I have purchased a lap top with Microsoft Worksuite 2004
for my daughter at uni. She now tells me that she needs
Xcel and Powerpoint. I am not very computer literate and
would welcome some assistance as to what additional
software I should be purchasing. I have today looked at
Office for students, which appears to have the necessary
software but at a cost of £120. Is there a cheaper way
of doing this. I would be very grateful for assistance.

 

[Bob Levine]

I have purchased a lap top with Microsoft Worksuite 2004
for my daughter at uni. She now tells me that she needs
Xcel and Powerpoint. I am not very computer literate and
would welcome some assistance as to what additional
software I should be purchasing. I have today looked at
Office for students, which appears to have the necessary
software but at a cost of £120. Is there a cheaper way
of doing this. I would be very grateful for assistance.

The Academic version of Office is the least expensive way to purchase
those programs.

Bob

 

[Echo S]

Jenny, Bob's right. The Academic version (Office for Students) is the
least expensive way to purchase this.

However, have your daughter check with her university. I know that at
least one university in my area has Office CDs and downloads available
for the students for as little as $5. (It's some kind of volume license
thing the university has set up with MS, is my understanding.)