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Microsoft introduces 'Starter' version of Office

The new ad-supported, limited feature version of Office will come preloaded on certain new PCs. The replacement for Microsoft Works is one of several new ways Microsoft is trying to create new customers for its productivity suite.

Microsoft Office Web Apps: Hands on

Microsoft has finally started to open up its web-based versions of Office apps to early testers. We got access to a "technical preview" of Excel and PowerPoint on the web (not, notably, Word).

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Reviews

  • Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac (Special Media Edition)

    Office 2008 for Mac may be the best pick for business users, but most people can get by with less expensive alternatives.

  • Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac

    Microsoft plans to release Office for Mac 2008 on January 15, making this the first update in about four years. We've tested beta versions of the new applications over the last month without running into glitches.

  • Nokia 6500 Slide

    The Nokia 6500 Slide is an attractive 3G phone, but despite features like video-out doesn't really offer anything enticing enough to buy one.

  • Apple iWork '08

    Apple's new iWork becomes a more well-rounded productivity package by adding Numbers for spreadsheets. Pages and Keynote include some nifty visual enhancements too.

  • Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional

    For composing long PDF packages at an office that requires security and wants to use the new digital forms, Acrobat 8's got the goods, but it's overkill if you only seek to make short PDF files.

  • Def Jam: Icon

    Def Jam: Icon plays well enough, but it really shines thanks to its crazy story mode and healthy roster.

  • Microsoft Office Outlook 2007

    If you work with Microsoft Outlook on a daily basis, this upgrade can make scheduling simpler and e-mailing more interesting. Still, we wish Instant Search and e-mail rendering were better.

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2007

    PowerPoint's new graphics features may make better-looking slide shows, but its new file format can require extra steps for sharing presentations.

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Features

  • CNET's mega touchscreen showdown

    Choosing a touchscreen smartphone is getting more and more difficult, with fierce competition delivering excellent new features to the super desirable handsets. Which phone will stand out as the best touchscreen smartphone?

  • MP3 players that look as good as they sound

    Thanks to the phenomenal influence of Apple, design is everything in the world of MP3 players. Here are the slickest looking models to cross our desks lately.

  • Microsoft Office alternatives

    Are you always rooting for the underdog? In the world of productivity suites, you don't need to pay a lot to get the basic tools for reading, writing and arithmetic. Read the reviews to find out what's in each bundle, from the freebies to the full-featured suites.

  • Microsoft Office 2007: Versions compared

    With seven versions to choose from, CNET clarifies what applications are included in each software package.

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DIYs and How-to

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Downloads

  • Crystal Office

    Get an office application for word processing, spreadsheets, and scheduling.

  • TextSoap

    Text processing tool cleans up text & email formatting.

  • Real Desktop

    Turn your ordinary desktop into a real desk.

  • Note-It

    Create, save, and e-mail desktop notes and reminders.

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