Small business setup

[Sly Fox]

I'm helping a lady start her new business, and was wondering how I should
setup office 2003, and what the difference between basic and pro were? She
will have 5 pc's networked, w/one in a closet to share data and for backups.
Also, how can her sec'try see the boss' calendar, how can I share it. She
will not have an exchange server?

Thanks in advance!

Rusty

 

[DL]

In the closet isn't usually a good idea as heat problems may occur, which
can on occasions lead to loss of data
Pro has components that std doesn't - a simple look at MS Office online will
reveal the differences
Office2003 has been superseded by Office2007
For 5 pcs you will need 5 licences.

 

[DL]

In the closet isn't usually a good idea as heat problems may occur, which
can on occasions lead to loss of data
Pro has components that std doesn't - a simple look at MS Office online will
reveal the differences
Office2003 has been superseded by Office2007
For 5 pcs you will need 5 licences.

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/howtobuy/compare.mspx

I'm saying this gently...it sounds like you are in a bit over your head with
the networking aspect of this task.
--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/howtobuy/compare.mspx

I'm saying this gently...it sounds like you are in a bit over your head with
the networking aspect of this task.
--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

 

[Sly Fox]

Thanks DL, but the closet was just a term. Sorry! Back room would have been
more accurate.
I had planned on 5 licenses, but wondered if there was a better way
(cheaper). I've only used Pro, but trying to remember back (I'm old),
doesn't Pro come w/Publisher, basic doesn't.

Thanks again for taking the time! And I will keep it "out of the closet"!

 

[Sly Fox]

Thanks DL, but the closet was just a term. Sorry! Back room would have been
more accurate.
I had planned on 5 licenses, but wondered if there was a better way
(cheaper). I've only used Pro, but trying to remember back (I'm old),
doesn't Pro come w/Publisher, basic doesn't.

Thanks again for taking the time! And I will keep it "out of the closet"!

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

The link I sent you has the answer for the differences in the Office
editions. As for whether or not she needs Publisher, have you tried asking
her? Personally I think everyone should use it but I'm biased.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

Thx for the reply, but I can handle the networking part just fine. I'm
already taking care of 1 business, including the networking part
(wireless),
sharing folders/files/printers/etc.
However, this new business will be set up a little differently (cat 5 for
1). She is purchasing an additional pc to store data on and do backups
nightly from (which I also know how to do).
With this setup, I just wanted to verify how or what is the best way to
set
up office in this environment, w/o settting up this additional pc as a
server, which I could do and have a 25 client license for. This lady wants
to
hold down the costs starting out. I figured I'd have to buy enough
licenses
to install ofc on each pc, but wondered if there was a better way/ideas.
Oh, and isn't one of the differences between the Ofc pro and basic the
fact
you get Publisher w/Pro? I've only used Pro. Once again, cost factor
considerations. Does she really need Pub......!?
Anyway, thx for nothing, and plz be more helpful if you are to respond in
the future.

http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/howtobuy/compare.mspx

I'm saying this gently...it sounds like you are in a bit over your head
with
the networking aspect of this task.
--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

I'm helping a lady start her new business, and was wondering how I
should
setup office 2003, and what the difference between basic and pro were?
She
will have 5 pc's networked, w/one in a closet to share data and for
backups.
Also, how can her sec'try see the boss' calendar, how can I share it.
She
will not have an exchange server?

Thanks in advance!

Rusty

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

The link I sent you has the answer for the differences in the Office
editions. As for whether or not she needs Publisher, have you tried asking
her? Personally I think everyone should use it but I'm biased.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

Thx for the reply, but I can handle the networking part just fine. I'm
already taking care of 1 business, including the networking part
(wireless),
sharing folders/files/printers/etc.
However, this new business will be set up a little differently (cat 5 for
1). She is purchasing an additional pc to store data on and do backups
nightly from (which I also know how to do).
With this setup, I just wanted to verify how or what is the best way to
set
up office in this environment, w/o settting up this additional pc as a
server, which I could do and have a 25 client license for. This lady wants
to
hold down the costs starting out. I figured I'd have to buy enough
licenses
to install ofc on each pc, but wondered if there was a better way/ideas.
Oh, and isn't one of the differences between the Ofc pro and basic the
fact
you get Publisher w/Pro? I've only used Pro. Once again, cost factor
considerations. Does she really need Pub......!?
Anyway, thx for nothing, and plz be more helpful if you are to respond in
the future.

http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/howtobuy/compare.mspx

I'm saying this gently...it sounds like you are in a bit over your head
with
the networking aspect of this task.
--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

I'm helping a lady start her new business, and was wondering how I
should
setup office 2003, and what the difference between basic and pro were?
She
will have 5 pc's networked, w/one in a closet to share data and for
backups.
Also, how can her sec'try see the boss' calendar, how can I share it.
She
will not have an exchange server?

Thanks in advance!

Rusty

 

[Sly Fox]

Thx JoAnn, but we're just getting started. I have a lot of questions for her.
Let me get to the link you provided.

Thanks again!

The link I sent you has the answer for the differences in the Office
editions. As for whether or not she needs Publisher, have you tried asking
her? Personally I think everyone should use it but I'm biased.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

Thx for the reply, but I can handle the networking part just fine. I'm
already taking care of 1 business, including the networking part
(wireless),
sharing folders/files/printers/etc.
However, this new business will be set up a little differently (cat 5 for
1). She is purchasing an additional pc to store data on and do backups
nightly from (which I also know how to do).
With this setup, I just wanted to verify how or what is the best way to
set
up office in this environment, w/o settting up this additional pc as a
server, which I could do and have a 25 client license for. This lady wants
to
hold down the costs starting out. I figured I'd have to buy enough
licenses
to install ofc on each pc, but wondered if there was a better way/ideas.
Oh, and isn't one of the differences between the Ofc pro and basic the
fact
you get Publisher w/Pro? I've only used Pro. Once again, cost factor
considerations. Does she really need Pub......!?
Anyway, thx for nothing, and plz be more helpful if you are to respond in
the future.

http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/howtobuy/compare.mspx

I'm saying this gently...it sounds like you are in a bit over your head
with
the networking aspect of this task.
--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375




I'm helping a lady start her new business, and was wondering how I
should
setup office 2003, and what the difference between basic and pro were?
She
will have 5 pc's networked, w/one in a closet to share data and for
backups.
Also, how can her sec'try see the boss' calendar, how can I share it.
She
will not have an exchange server?

Thanks in advance!

Rusty

 

[Sly Fox]

Thx JoAnn, but we're just getting started. I have a lot of questions for her.
Let me get to the link you provided.

Thanks again!

The link I sent you has the answer for the differences in the Office
editions. As for whether or not she needs Publisher, have you tried asking
her? Personally I think everyone should use it but I'm biased.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

Thx for the reply, but I can handle the networking part just fine. I'm
already taking care of 1 business, including the networking part
(wireless),
sharing folders/files/printers/etc.
However, this new business will be set up a little differently (cat 5 for
1). She is purchasing an additional pc to store data on and do backups
nightly from (which I also know how to do).
With this setup, I just wanted to verify how or what is the best way to
set
up office in this environment, w/o settting up this additional pc as a
server, which I could do and have a 25 client license for. This lady wants
to
hold down the costs starting out. I figured I'd have to buy enough
licenses
to install ofc on each pc, but wondered if there was a better way/ideas.
Oh, and isn't one of the differences between the Ofc pro and basic the
fact
you get Publisher w/Pro? I've only used Pro. Once again, cost factor
considerations. Does she really need Pub......!?
Anyway, thx for nothing, and plz be more helpful if you are to respond in
the future.

http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/howtobuy/compare.mspx

I'm saying this gently...it sounds like you are in a bit over your head
with
the networking aspect of this task.
--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

~~~~~
How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375




I'm helping a lady start her new business, and was wondering how I
should
setup office 2003, and what the difference between basic and pro were?
She
will have 5 pc's networked, w/one in a closet to share data and for
backups.
Also, how can her sec'try see the boss' calendar, how can I share it.
She
will not have an exchange server?

Thanks in advance!

Rusty