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Does it make sense for me to buy Office 2010 today?
I've been considering upgrading my Office 2003 installations, since support has run out, and, well, the program is 11 years old.
I primarily use Word, Excel, and Project. Occasionally PowerPoint. So it seems obvious that a Home & Student version would be fine for me, since MS Project does not come bundled in any Office product.
My initial criteria are these:
- I do not want to rent the software. I want to pay for it once and own it.
- Can't be tied to one PC. I want to be able to install it on my newest PCs as I replace my old one with a new one.
- I want a physical or file copy - DVD or Download.
- I want the program installed on my hard drive. I do not want to access business software over the internet.
- I want to install the same version on 2 desktops and 1 laptop. Obviously looking for the least expensive (legal) way to do this. This might include keeping Office 2003 on one or more machines.
Base on my criteria it looks like I am best off with MS Office 2010 Home & Student 3x Family Pack.
Amazon US is selling this for$280. EDIT: $260.
I'm looking for feedback, constructive criticism, warnings, and advice. My criteria is not set in stone, but it is what I am comfortable with. This is a business decision, so the long term cost is going to be the main deciding factor.
TIA for any comments.
Last edited by TVeblen; 25 Aug 2014 at 15:51.