Microsoft R Works 8.0?

I looking into buying a laptop...upgrading to Microsoft(R) Works Suite 2006 includes Word or Microsoft(R) Office Home and Student 2007 is pretty expensive. (The former is 78$ and the latter is 147$)





How will it work with the included Works 8.0? I'm obviously not very computer savy, so user friendly is a plus. I have Microsoft Office Student and Teacher 2003 on my other computer, would Works 8.0 be a step down? And which would function better with Vista, or is that even a factor?

Microsoft R Works 8.0?
Works Suite is a huge step down from the Office Suite in functionality and features (not to mention the included applications). If you cannot afford to purchase the Office Suite, then download OpenOffice.org or Star Office, both of which are free and are compatible with the Microsoft Office formats.
Reply:I agree with the other comment. Works is a really cheap and aggravating version. I've had compatibility issues going from Works to Word and vice versa in the past and I doubt it's any better. Many of the features of Word are not available in Works. Home and Student 2007 was made especially for Vista (although it works on XP as well). If you are a teacher or a student you may be eligible for a discount. Here's a link to check out (hey it won't hurt)...


http://www.microsoft.com/Education/Eligi...





If you decide to go with Office Home and Student 2007 you should check out their free training site:


http://office.microsoft.com/en-ca/traini...





Click on the 2007 Office System (at the bottom of the page) and select the program you want to learn about. Before you do anything with the new Office 2007 check out the training called "Up to Speed with Word 2007" (it will save you a lot of stress).





Another great tool (and a quick way to check out the new layout) is the interactive Command Reference Guide:


http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word/H...





Click on the Start the Guide button. Select any function from the old 2003 menu and it will show you where to find that function in 2007.





I love the new Office 2007 line. The upgraded graphic capabilities and templates are really easy to use and look amazing.





Hope this helps.