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cereberus -- I think the $$$'s are flashing in Ms's eyes again - but this really will backfire.
Hi there
I think Cerebus is right -- I can't see it as a better deal than currently on offer.
What I think - if the public were given a choice - if you WERE going to combine it this way would be to combine EXCEL, WORD and OUTLOOK into a cheaper edition -- many people even in large offices / workplaces just use EXCEL and WORD, together with OUTLOOK. Package those 3 together makes IMO more sense in HOW people use the programs rather than "Logically grouping based on Functionality".
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I use Powerpoint etc - but I'm sure things like that aren't so much used by HOME users and not even by a lot of office people unless you make presentations and as for PUBLISHER -- well I'm sure some people have a use for it, and I'd avoid ACCESS at all costs --so many robust FREE decent Database systems out there I'm surprised ACCESS is still being offered.
I'd almost pay NOT to have ACCESS on my system --it's a terrible DB system --not multi-user and breaks easily. Why would I want to pay for it at all.
Some users include Powerpoint presentations / slides within EXCEL and WORD and that's fine although not huge numbers use it that way - but start mucking around with how people use Office and I think it's going to be a mega disaster. It's probably the MOST used computer suite of programs on the planet (at least in the Officeplace).
I do a LOAD of complex stuff in EXCEL with all sorts of embedded stuff --same with Word and can honestly say I wouldn't TOUCH ACCESS at all --
If Ms does change it I'm sure my current setup (Office 2016) will last me just fine until I retire !!!! so they won't be getting extra money from me. !!
Mega silly idea of Ms -- if you blatantly want to make MORE money do it sensibly. This is just CRAZY.
Anyway here's a decent CLONE of Ms Office that many people have never heard of - If you don't do a lot of really complex stuff the FREE version will function just fine (also on Linux !!) and much more compatible with Office than the well known LIBREOFFICE.
Compatible with the latest Ms Office formats too. The only snag as far as I can see is that it doesn't have an email client - and I have to say I still haven't found anything as convenient to use on any OS as Ms Outlook.
Enjoy : !!
WPS Office 2016 Personal Edition - For Home and Student
Cheers
jimbo