Office 2010 and Upgrades

What is compelling you to upgrade to a new version of Office? While we all use some type of word processor, I started in Corel 5 and made the leap to Microsoft with Office 1997 while I was using Windows 95.

My job requires me to use a Windows PC, and communicate in the typical office document formats, so I have kept pace as the technology changed. My friends in Redmond have been generous, so I always seem manage to get a free version as I participate in various activities.

This time, without exception, I recieved a free version of the Office 2010 Professional Suite for participating in the Office 2010 Beta. That was nice. I have loaded the product on a Windows 7 machine and just seeing the enhancements made to outlook would be the primary reason to update. They advertise the ability to create standout reports and presentations with tools that help you capture your ideas more creatively. To stay connected to your projects, even when you’re away from your computer, with access to Office files via Web browser or Windows phone. To work efficiently with others by sharing, editing, and reviewing files at the same time—even across geographies and time zones.

Sure, there are web app versions now. There are OneNote links to practically do everything. There are PowerPoint Briefs that can be shared using your Windows live environment, but generally, it's the integration of this product with the suite features that have always made me want to upgrade.

From what I've seen so far, the version I have is a considerable improvement and the first impression is very impressive.