Yes, wait for the released product. All beta software has checkers
installed that monitor performance and capture errors. Why are you
expecting great performance from beta software?
See this information from
http://www.microsoft.com/office/preview/beta/getthebeta.mspx:
About Beta Software
a.. Registration is required for participation.
b.. 2007 Microsoft Office system Beta 2 is for evaluation and
planning purposes only.
c.. Beta software does not necessarily display the same high level
of stability of shipped Microsoft products.
d.. Beta testers may experience problems with 2007 Microsoft Office
system Beta 2 products that could potentially result in loss, corruption, or
destruction of existing data.
e.. This beta testing release is not appropriate for production use.
f.. It is strongly recommended that you back up your existing data
before you install and run this software.
g.. Beta code is offered "as is," and does not include technical
support.
h.. Many organizations have policies prohibiting unauthorized
software installation on company-owned computers. Make sure you check with
your IT department before downloading and installing 2007 Microsoft Office
system Beta 2 on your computer at work.
See especially points 3-5.
--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]
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After furious head scratching, Jeff asked:
| I've noticed that running the newer version on my laptop is actually
| slowing everything down... It really is weird as I have over a gig
| for memory and never had this problem before. Its like the system is
| waiting for the graphics to be rendered and then it continues with
| the task (this is a major issue with PPT). Any thoughts on how to
| get this to either stop or speed up
