Should be able to add modules like PowerPoint to Basic after buy

[burnin' buckeye]

I would like to add PowerPoint to my previously purchased MS Office 2003
Basic without having to pay an exorbitant price. For example, one can
purchase MS Office Business edition for $100 more than Basic on Dell's
website when configuring a new PC. But in the case were one's needs change
after having the product for a short period, the price to buy PowerPoint or
Publisher standalone versions is over $229 list. I believe that policies
like these create unnecessary ill-will towards Microsoft. It makes people
feel as if they are throwing money on software away. Give them some leeway.
There should be something similar to the Office Upgrade, possibly "Office
Enhanced Version" which would allow adding the PowerPoint, Publisher & Access
modules at a REASONABLE price.

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[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

If you need a product, it is incumbent upon you to research the available
options prior to purchase. It is not Microsoft's problem to solve after you
have been shortsighted.

They are entitled to set the price for their products at a price that they
feel is sufficient to provide recompense for their company and shareholders.
You are free to not purchase it, just as those who do need the standalone
product are free to purchase it.

Finally, the need for a presentation package could have been met freely by
using OpenOffice.org suite. You have chosen the proprietary path but expect
the FOSS pricing. Sorry - not going to happen.


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After furious head scratching, burnin' buckeye asked:

| I would like to add PowerPoint to my previously purchased MS Office
| 2003 Basic without having to pay an exorbitant price. For example,
| one can purchase MS Office Business edition for $100 more than Basic
| on Dell's website when configuring a new PC. But in the case were
| one's needs change after having the product for a short period, the
| price to buy PowerPoint or Publisher standalone versions is over $229
| list. I believe that policies like these create unnecessary
| ill-will towards Microsoft. It makes people feel as if they are
| throwing money on software away. Give them some leeway. There should
| be something similar to the Office Upgrade, possibly "Office Enhanced
| Version" which would allow adding the PowerPoint, Publisher & Access
| modules at a REASONABLE price.
|
| ----------------
| This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the
| suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click
| the "I Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the
| button, follow this link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft
| Web-based Newsreader and then click "I Agree" in the message pane.
|
|
http://www.microsoft.com/office/com...-6671f2e926ac&dg=microsoft.public.office.misc