Interesting article on the new version of Microsoft Office – 2010 due out in a couple of weeks. Note the prices referred to in the article are US dollars and the Australian prices are likely more than just an exchange rate swap dearer as for some reason we always get slugged more downunder. If you are buying then wait a bit - the prices always come down after the launch. Seems like not much in the way of new features for us average users. Most of us are happy with what we have already – be it an older version of MS Office or a free alternative like desktop software Open Office or internet-based Google Docs. If the programs you are using are doing the job for you already why pay for an upgrade – I won’t be
Link to original article - As Certain as Taxes: New Version of Office - Pogue @ NYTimes
