On November14Wednesday11/14/07 8:05 AM, in article
(e-mail address removed), "Patricia W" <Patricia
When I attempt to rebuild an Entourage database since upgrading to Leopard it
freezes and never completes. Is this a known problem? Would upgrading to
Entourage 2004 help?
I believe that Leopard is not supported until Entourage 2008 but I'd like to
be continue using Entourage.
Entourage 2004 supports a larger database than Entourage X. It also has a
more robust rebuild function. BUT...it cannot import a damaged Entourage X
database. We have had reports of Entourage X not rebuilding until the user
tried it on a huge drive like 500GB. See
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http://blog.entourage.mvps.org/2007/09/rebuilding_a_damaged_database_that_e
xceeded_size_limit.html>
Entourage X should rebuild in Leopard, but I do suggest you go ahead and
upgrade. With the new deals out, you can't go wrong. Office 2008 will be
optimized for both PPC and Intel Macs. Office 2004 has some minor issues
with Leopard and there should be updates out shortly. Office X will NEVER be
updated. It's End of Life software.
Links to promotions:
1) Super Suite Deal: (upgrades to full version) If you acquire a qualifying
Microsoft® Office 2004 for Mac product listed below between November 1, 2007
and January 14, 2008 you are eligible to receive Microsoft® Office 2008 for
Mac Special Media Edition for the cost of shipping and handling ($6.99 US/
$10.00 CDN), plus applicable taxes
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http://www.microsoft.com/mac/go/promotions/supersuitedeal/>
2) Technology Guarantee program: The Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
Technology Guarantee program allows customers who purchase an edition of
Office 2004 for Mac to receive an edition of Office 2008 for the cost of
shipping, handling and applicable tax. This offer is valid for products
purchased between September 25th, 2007 and March 31st, 2008.
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http://www.microsoft.com/mac/go/promotions/>
Note, the Super Suite Deal has different dates. If you purchased Office 2004
before the Nov. 1 date, then you could only use the technology guarantee
coupon.
