RE: Here is what I do .............

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Posted by PAR on January 26, 2020 at 07:40:25

In Reply to: RE: Here is what I do ............. posted by Ugly on January 24, 2020 at 17:16:30:

" a bit more compatible with things like MS project files, spreadsheets,"

And that is the problem with using applications like Open Office. Communication and compatibility outside of your home network. I ended up with lots of old .odf files that I cannot open unless I re-install Open Office. I cannot even open them to convert them!

Microsoft's suite of "utility" programs is now called Office 365. It does indeed require a subscription but not, at least here in the UK, $100 (or equivalent) per month but 7.99 gbp or around 60 gbp for an annual subscription to the Home version. I bought into it to get Outlook which is just about the best mail client I can think of. At least it recognises UK date format (unlike some) and does not arbitrarily delete files ( like another which is infamous for doing this). But of course I also get Excel, Word and Powerpoint which as they are what the majority of businesses use too ( at least here) the compatibility issue is largely solved though this is not so important since I retired. The applications also seem largely bug free by now. Included is some cloud storage the size of which suffices as a backup for my needs in this area ( not enough for my music library though).

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Topic - Anyone familiar with this Office Suite built in to Win 10 Pro? - B. Scarpia 08:55:02 01/23/20 (13)

RE: Anyone familiar with this Office Suite built in to Win 10 Pro? - fmak 03:20:09 01/27/20 (0)

Microsoft is gettng sneaky.... - Rod M 18:32:45 01/26/20 (0)

Here is what I do ............. - Cut-Throat 13:37:32 01/23/20 (10)

RE: Here is what I do ............. - Ugly 17:16:30 01/24/20 (9)

RE: Here is what I do ............. - PAR 01/26/2007:40:25 01/26/20 (1)

I hate subscription software! - Rod M 18:46:45 01/26/20 (0)

RE: Here is what I do ............. - AbeCollins 20:05:11 01/25/20 (6)

RE: Here is what I do ............. - fredtr 07:25:01 01/26/20 (5)

RE: Here is what I do ............. - AbeCollins 07:36:17 01/26/20 (4)

RE: Here is what I do ............. - fredtr 07:56:56 01/26/20 (3)

RE: Here is what I do ............. - AbeCollins 13:22:21 01/26/20 (2)

RE: Here is what I do ............. - fredtr 13:34:13 01/26/20 (1)

RE: Here is what I do ............. - AbeCollins 14:50:20 01/26/20 (0)

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RE: Here is what I do ............. - PAR 01/26/2007:40:25 01/26/20 (1)

I hate subscription software! - Rod M 18:46:45 01/26/20 (0)

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