Microsoft Office Starter 2010 Beta testing - Page 3

PizzaNite · 11-11-2009, 07:27 PM

Hi, I did the survey three times (I have 3 computers). They don't want xp desktops or laptops.

**Beara** · 11-11-2009, 07:30 PM

Well, not sure if it went through, but we will see. Thanks!

joel4283 · 11-11-2009, 08:13 PM

I have MSDN membership and there's no download for this, I had Windows 7 LONG before it was released. Seems kind of wierd to me to offer it over some survey link.

I'd stay away from this.

**2cheap4retail** · 11-11-2009, 08:13 PM

OMGWTF??!?!?!! do you guys even know what office 2010 starter will be?

it's a stripped down version with only word and excel (special limited functionality 'starter' versions).. it will be available to large oem's only for bundling, and it will be *ad supported*

you guys are chompin' at the bit to get that [gizmodo.com]?

while free is usually good, it helps if the freebie is actually worth drooling over.. this one ain't.

from http://blogs.technet.com/office20...-2010.aspx

As part of Office 2010 software that will be pre-loaded by the PC manufacturers on their PCs, we’re introducing Microsoft Office Starter 2010. Office Starter 2010 is a reduced-functionality, advertising-supported version of Office 2010, available exclusively on new PCs. Office Starter 2010 will provide new PC owners with immediate exposure to the Office 2010 experience on new PCs right out of the box.

Office Starter 2010 will include Office Word Starter 2010 and Office Excel Starter 2010, with the basic functionality for creating, viewing and editing documents. Office Starter 2010 will replace Microsoft Works, offering a consistent Office user experience, such as the Ribbon, with a simple path to upgrade to a fully-featured version of Office 2010 directly from within the product.

**goibhniu** · 11-11-2009, 08:25 PM

Quote from joel4283

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I have MSDN membership and there's no download for this, I had Windows 7 LONG before it was released. Seems kind of wierd to me to offer it over some survey link.

It hasn't hit beta yet, and they don't normally hit MSDN until beta.

It's too bad that it's not going to hit RTM code sooner. I've got a trip to Redmond in December and they usually let us buy software from the Microsoft store while we're there. Last time I was picking up Office apps for something like $10-$15 apiece. I think the most expensive thing I bought was Visio 20007 Pro for $30-$35 (normally retails for around $475).

apath · 11-11-2009, 08:40 PM

Quote from zackiv31

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Just a heads up, looks shady.

The only personal info I gave out was a Gmail address and some dull facts about my productivity software usage, so it doesn't seem like there is much to lose.

**BennyB** · 11-11-2009, 09:03 PM

OpenOffice.org for the win.

Rivalyn · 11-11-2009, 09:04 PM

Ad-supported generally equals free. I just want to test it on a netbook because I only need limited functionality on that.

Rocketboy_X · 11-11-2009, 09:20 PM

A: Of course they don't want XP.. it's a dead product at this point. It's two revisions old.

B: Until open office has FULL support for VBA, it's too limited for me. If you do any sort of repetative tasks in Excel, and you Don't know VBA, you're missing out.

**Groch** · 11-11-2009, 09:28 PM

Ad supported is fine....glad Microsoft is open to changing their model.

Just so long as the ads are not embeded into the Word documents I create.

Cyber_Demon · 11-11-2009, 09:46 PM

Quote from 2cheap4retail

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OMGWTF??!?!?!! do you guys even know what office 2010 starter will be?

it's a stripped down version with only word and excel (special limited functionality 'starter' versions).. it will be available to large oem's only for bundling, and it will be *ad supported*

you guys are chompin' at the bit to get that [gizmodo.com]?

while free is usually good, it helps if the freebie is actually worth drooling over.. this one ain't.

from http://blogs.technet.com/office20...-2010.aspx

As part of Office 2010 software that will be pre-loaded by the PC manufacturers on their PCs, we’re introducing Microsoft Office Starter 2010. Office Starter 2010 is a reduced-functionality, advertising-supported version of Office 2010, available exclusively on new PCs. Office Starter 2010 will provide new PC owners with immediate exposure to the Office 2010 experience on new PCs right out of the box.

Office Starter 2010 will include Office Word Starter 2010 and Office Excel Starter 2010, with the basic functionality for creating, viewing and editing documents. Office Starter 2010 will replace Microsoft Works, offering a consistent Office user experience, such as the Ribbon, with a simple path to upgrade to a fully-featured version of Office 2010 directly from within the product.

What can I say? we're curious about what 2010 will be like

. I wouldn't say we're "chompin' at the bit" for it

zyx345 · 11-11-2009, 09:51 PM

Anyone able to submit withouth their browser closing?

Hiccup · 11-11-2009, 10:03 PM

Cool. I'll try. Thanks OP!!

lovedone128 · 11-11-2009, 10:05 PM

Quote from zyx345

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Anyone able to submit withouth their browser closing?

I submitted and it rerouted me to the Microsoft Office Online website. Never closed my browser.

Hiccup · 11-11-2009, 10:05 PM

Quote from zyx345

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Anyone able to submit withouth their browser closing?

No problem/issues here. When through like a breeze.

11-11-2009, 07:27 PM	#31
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11-11-2009, 07:30 PM	#32
Beara L10: Grand Master Date Joined:Jul 2007 Posts:6,915 Reputation: 583	Well, not sure if it went through, but we will see. Thanks! __________________ Trading: Unique code for a FREE 12 month calendar from Shutterfly....exp: 2/28/10
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11-11-2009, 08:13 PM	#33
joel4283 L1: Learner Date Joined:Feb 2008 Posts:5 Reputation: 10	I have MSDN membership and there's no download for this, I had Windows 7 LONG before it was released. Seems kind of wierd to me to offer it over some survey link. I'd stay away from this.
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11-11-2009, 08:13 PM	#34
2cheap4retail Mail-In Rebates SUK Date Joined:Oct 2006 Location:Mediterranean Ave Posts:4,155 Reputation: 1458	OMGWTF??!?!?!! do you guys even know what office 2010 *starter* will be? it's a stripped down version with only word and excel (special limited functionality 'starter' versions).. it will be available to large oem's only for bundling, and it will be *ad supported* you guys are chompin' at the bit to get *that* [gizmodo.com]? while free is usually good, it helps if the freebie is actually worth drooling over.. this one ain't. from http://blogs.technet.com/office20...-2010.aspx As part of Office 2010 software that will be pre-loaded by the PC manufacturers on their PCs, we’re introducing Microsoft Office Starter 2010. Office Starter 2010 is a reduced-functionality, advertising-supported version of Office 2010, available exclusively on new PCs. Office Starter 2010 will provide new PC owners with immediate exposure to the Office 2010 experience on new PCs right out of the box. Office Starter 2010 will include Office Word Starter 2010 and Office Excel Starter 2010, with the basic functionality for creating, viewing and editing documents. Office Starter 2010 will replace Microsoft Works, offering a consistent Office user experience, such as the Ribbon, with a simple path to upgrade to a fully-featured version of Office 2010 directly from within the product. __________________ When you buy more, you save more. And when you save more, you can buy more. And when you buy more, you save more. It all starts when you BUY MORE. Last edited by 2cheap4retail; 11-11-2009 at 08:32 PM..
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11-11-2009, 09:03 PM	#37
BennyB FYF Date Joined:Dec 2007 Location:Massachusetts Posts:200 Reputation: 124	OpenOffice.org for the win.
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11-11-2009, 09:04 PM	#38
Rivalyn L2: Yearner Date Joined:Nov 2006 Posts:92 Reputation: 14	Ad-supported generally equals free. I just want to test it on a netbook because I only need limited functionality on that.
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11-11-2009, 09:28 PM	#40
Groch L5: Journeyman Date Joined:Apr 2006 Posts:551 Reputation: 302	Ad supported is fine....glad Microsoft is open to changing their model. Just so long as the ads are not embeded into the Word documents I create.
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11-11-2009, 09:51 PM	#42
zyx345 L2: Beginner Date Joined:Jun 2008 Posts:73 Reputation: 17	Anyone able to submit withouth their browser closing?
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11-11-2009, 10:03 PM	#43
Hiccup L2: Beginner Date Joined:Jun 2005 Posts:77 Reputation: 16	Cool. I'll try. Thanks OP!! __________________ Las Vegas Limo [ntslimo.com]
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