Vista and Office 2007

[Aussiebear]

Just wondering who has either or both and would you recommend installing either set of software?

[Ken Puls]

I have used both...

I still have Office 2007 installed, but I wiped Vista from my laptop and put XP back on as the main host. I've actually already blogged on it here (http://www.excelguru.ca/blog/2007/01/07/canning-vista/), so rather than repeat myself... :)

[Zack Barresse]

I have Vista on my main partition along with Office 2003 and Office 2007. All play very nice together. My Visual Studio throws me a note everytime I start that it may not be compatible, but I've not had any issues. The only problem I've had (that weren't my own) is AVG will not install on my Vista build (I have the x64 version).

If you do not have an x64 system, you should go with the x32 build, more will be compatible with it. I'm perfectly happy with Vista though. :yes

[Ken Puls]

Interesting... the AVG thing surprises me...

[Zack Barresse]

You have to pay $$ for the x64 version. :(

[Aussiebear]

The Vista upgrade tool suggests I need to upgrade my video card, but that all else is "perfect" for the new system. I think I might wait a while for Vista but remain strongly interested in Office 2007

[Bob Phillips]

That's my take also Ted. I see no real rationale to Vista, and I want to see it in action to see if it really is more secure.

But 2007 grows on me every day (although I still use 2003 for my real work :yes)

[Zack Barresse]

The more I use Vista the more I like it. It will grow on you like Office 2007 will. :)

[Bob Phillips]

Unlike Excel, the OS is just a tool for me. It will only come into my purview when I have customers who use it, and if it handles Excel differently for any reason.

[Ken Puls]

I tend to agree on the "I can wait" approach to Vista. My PC laptop isn't of spec that I can use all the features, and XP works just fine thank you. I also find that Vista requires too much base memory for my liking.

I used Office 2007 for real work last night for the first time. (Just working on some accounting stuff, not a consulting project.) Until then, it's always been me just fooling around really as I dont' have it installed at work.

I found that I have enough experience with the UI now to be able to find everything I needed easily, but one beef is that there is an extra layer of clicks that weren't there before. Instead of just clicking a control on a toolbar, I now have to click a ribbon tab to activate it to get at the controls. (I use other things that are not on the Home tab!)

Overall, though, I was pretty happy with it. :)

[Zack Barresse]

One hand on the keyboard, one on the mouse.. you can nav the Ribbon pretty well with practice. ;)


My PC laptop isn't of spec that I can use all the features, and XP works just fine thank you.
So does Office 2003, so why even install 2007? ;)

[Ken Puls]

Office 2007 vs Office 2003 is a difference in Application. As Bob said, Vista vs XP is on an OS level, which makes very little difference to me. The app does. :)

EDIT: And my laptop will run it just fine, unlike Vista.

[Zack Barresse]

It may have less impact to you, but idealogically they are exactly the same. (Is my point.) ... OKAY! I'm done. ;)

[Ken Puls]

You're arguing to argue again...

[Zack Barresse]

No I'm not. ;)

[mdmackillop]

No I'm not. ;)
http://www.mindspring.com/~mfpatton/sketch.htm

[Aussiebear]

Okay so I'm confused now. Does Zack argue just to argue? Its not the first time this point has been made ( on this forum),

:devil2:

Vista I can wait on, and Office 2007 is growing on me. Partly because I don't want to be left behind and partly because I am now starting to understand Excel 2007.


Poor Zack. If he says he doesn't agrue just to argue, it could be seen as a contary point of view, and it he says he does..... Catch 22

[Ken Puls]

http://www.mindspring.com/~mfpatton/sketch.htm (http://www.mindspring.com/%7Emfpatton/sketch.htm)

:rotlaugh:


Does Zack argue just to argue?
Only on days that end in "y". :rofl:

[Bob Phillips]

And the nights!

[Zack Barresse]

That's not true. And I'm not arguing just to argue.

[Brandtrock]

...Poor Zack. If he says he doesn't agrue just to argue, it could be seen as a contary point of view, and it he says he does..... Catch 22

Just beware Ted. As an Excel MVP, Zack may try to get MS to upgrade Catch 22 to Catch 2007 and implement a Ribbon interface!


Shut your festering gob, you tit! Your type really makes me puke, you vacuous, coffee-nosed, maloderous, pervert!!!

I'm thinkin' this phrase may come in handy when dealing with the next customer service rep I have to hold 20 minutes to talk to. :rofl:

[Bob Phillips]

But toffee nosed, not coffee.

[malik641]

And I'm not arguing just to argue. Yes you are. :rofl:



As for me, I can't wait for my free copy of Office 2007 Professional Edition at the Microsoft Launch Event (as well as MS Groove 2007)!!! Feb 20th baby!!

Link found here (http://www.microsoft.com/business/launch2007/signup/default.mspx). :)

[Zack Barresse]

Joseph, the IT Pro track is mainly geared towards Vista and Exchange Server 2007 with only a little splash on Office 2007. The Small Business track has more Office 2007 coverage. In the afternoon, the MSDN track is probably more up your alley. I wouldn't waste much time in the IT Pro track or any of the others.

The free copy you'll get will be a disc to allow you to download Office 2007 Professional and Groove 2007 Professional. The product codes will be what you receive with your download disc. Remember to follow the instructions because you do not use the product code that is emailed to you. You basically download the trial version and you get a valid working product code.

Have fun. :)

[malik641]

Joseph, the IT Pro track is mainly geared towards Vista and Exchange Server 2007 with only a little splash on Office 2007. The Small Business track has more Office 2007 coverage. In the afternoon, the MSDN track is probably more up your alley. I wouldn't waste much time in the IT Pro track or any of the others.
By MSDN track do you mean developer track? That's what I registered for (plus it was the ONLY one left open when I registered...which, btw, 2 days earlier all tracks were open..what a fill!).


The free copy you'll get will be a disc to allow you to download Office 2007 Professional and Groove 2007 Professional. The product codes will be what you receive with your download disc. Remember to follow the instructions because you do not use the product code that is emailed to you. You basically download the trial version and you get a valid working product code.
Thanks for the info :) Will do :thumb


Have fun. :)
Oh, I will :yes

[Zack Barresse]

Yup, the MSDN track is the Developer track. Some cools stuff, just wish it was more Office-centered.