Which Version of Office

[Nanny]

Recently hired to purchase Office for my boss. Wants his business on
computer. I am overwhelmed with the program and choices. Cost isn't an
issue. Should I just opt for the Professional with all the bells and
whistles. I am not a computer techy!! I also find this site overwhelming.
Just want beginner answers.

 

[Don MI]

Recently hired to purchase Office for my boss. Wants his business on
computer. I am overwhelmed with the program and choices. Cost isn't an
issue. Should I just opt for the Professional with all the bells and
whistles. I am not a computer techy!! I also find this site
overwhelming.
Just want beginner answers.

The various versions of Office are not bells and whistles. Each edition of
Office contains a different set of applications. For example, Office 2003
Professional includes Access { a data base application} which is not
included in Office 2003 Standard.

Office XP, which is still available, is compatible with legacy versions of
Windows.

Office 2003 requires Windows XP or Windows 2000 {SP 3 or +}.

So you were hired {good for you} and your boss wants his business on a
computer {good for him/her}. But, so what? I have no idea from your post
what your boss wants to accomplish.

Now that you have a job, perhaps you could define what your boss wants to
accomplish. Perhaps Office is the solution. Perhaps not.

Not having ESP, I cannot read your boss's mind to determine what your boss
needs.

However, if you would post your boss's telephone number, I will be glad to
consult with him/her {small fee require}. Your boss could fund my fee by
deleting your position.

Don

 

[joust in jest]

Look in the Yellow Pages under "Computers -- System Designers &
Consultants".

Hire one of those consultants to analyze your boss's business needs, to
propose and implement an appropriate hardware and software solution, and to
provide training in the use of that hardware and software.

Nothing overwhelming about that!!

 

[Mike Hall]

Go back to your boss with a packet of toilet rolls.. this will show him that
you are able to identify important office functions and apply a remedy.. you
will also need a breakdown of what is included in each type of MS Office
package.. have a discussion about the various aspects of the business and
identify which parts of the business need to be computerized.. you might
also ask the boss if the toilet rolls purchased have the right amount of
compliance and babybutt softness that he expects..