Outlook Express 6 vs Outlook 2003

J

Jerry McColgan

I've read the previous posts on this topic but they tend to be either dated
or not very specific.

What would the benefits be for using Outlook 2003 instead of Outlook Express
6?

I used to use Outlook Express 6 but switched to Outlook XP (part of Office
XP) and now I have converted to Office 2003.

I expected Outlook to be better but so far it just seems more complicated.

There are no reasons for me to have to pick one or the other but I would
like to learn to be happy with Outlook 2003.

I use multiple computers (for personal use) and they are networked to the
net. Eventually I plan to network them together.

My main uses are for Word, Excel, Outlook and forums on the net.

I guess I need a sales pitch. Can anyone tell me why Outlook is worth
enduring the learning curve?

Thanks
 
M

Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

What do you want Outlook to do? Simple email and news groups? Then don't
use it.

If you want to manage your time, appointments, keep track of contacts with
your email correspondents, have an up-to-date calendar that will remind you
of when you have birthdays coming up, when your next dental appointment is
due, etc., then use Outlook. If you intend to jump into the PDA scene,
Outlook is most likely required if it is a PPC.

Have a look at this web presentation to see what Outlook can do for you -
but, like I said, if all you need is email and newsgroups, stick with OE.

Pick any one you like:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/results.aspx?Scope=RC&Query=outlook+2003


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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. Due to
the (insert latest virus name here) virus, all mail sent to my personal
account will be deleted without reading.

After furious head scratching, Jerry McColgan asked:

| I've read the previous posts on this topic but they tend to be either
| dated or not very specific.
|
| What would the benefits be for using Outlook 2003 instead of Outlook
| Express 6?
|
| I used to use Outlook Express 6 but switched to Outlook XP (part of
| Office XP) and now I have converted to Office 2003.
|
| I expected Outlook to be better but so far it just seems more
| complicated.
|
| There are no reasons for me to have to pick one or the other but I
| would like to learn to be happy with Outlook 2003.
|
| I use multiple computers (for personal use) and they are networked to
| the net. Eventually I plan to network them together.
|
| My main uses are for Word, Excel, Outlook and forums on the net.
|
| I guess I need a sales pitch. Can anyone tell me why Outlook is worth
| enduring the learning curve?
|
| Thanks
 
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