Windows 7 Hands on: Microsoft Office 2010 review

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Summary of Microsoft Office 2010 Features:
1. Release Timeline:
- Confirmed release: June 2010.
- Beta version currently available.
2. Interface & Features:
- Notable interface changes and bug fixes were highlighted.
- Introduction of a secret new feature, although specifics remain undisclosed.
- Still under development but shows significant improvements over previous versions.
3. Version Streamlining:
- Unlike past releases, Microsoft Office 2010 has three main versions for home users:
- Office Home and Student 2010: Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
- Office Home and Business 2010: Adds Outlook to the above applications.
- Office Professional 2010: Comprehensive suite with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Access, and Publisher.
4. Office Starter:
- A free version available only on new PCs, replacing Microsoft Works.
- Features basic versions of Excel and Word with limited functionality, accompanied by an advertisement for the full Office suite.
Additional Thoughts:
This release seems to reflect Microsoft's intent to optimize how users interact with their software by reducing options while maintaining key functionalities. The emphasis on a cleaner interface alongside the downsizing of product versions likely aims to enhance user experience and drive sales effectively, especially given the historical success of Office Home and Student 2007.
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