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I just got an e-mail from M$ asking to do a 'test drive' for 2007 Microsoft Office system beta today.
First of all, is there a difference between Office and Office System?

wait a sec, NVM

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Originally posted by Microsoft

What is the 2007 Microsoft Office system?The Microsoft Office system has evolved from a suite of personal productivity products to a more comprehensive and integrated system. Building on the familiar tools that many people already know, the Microsoft Office system includes programs, servers, services, and solutions designed to work together to help address a broad array of business problems.

At the core of the Microsoft Office system are the Microsoft Office suites, which deliver the core desktop productivity tools. New features in these programs enhance how employees can work with one another, partners, and customers, and how organizations capture and use information. In addition to the core desktop editions, the 2007 release includes new programs, servers, and services that build on the productivity software skills your employees already possess.

Used together, the Microsoft Office system can help you address business needs ranging from personal productivity management to complex project management.

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Personally, I won't be trying it because the core Office 2007 installer crashes every time I run it (maybe becausse I only have 234MB available RAM, Office says ya need 256...)

Anyone else get the e-mail, and going to try it out?

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Originally posted by M$ email

We'd like to offer you a chance to be among the first to try out the 2007 Microsoft® Office system. Download the 2007 Microsoft Office system beta [link edited, referer removed] and experience software designed to help you be more efficient and more productive than ever before.

Test-drive the 2007 Microsoft Office system beta release

Try the 2007 Microsoft Office system beta and see how a redesigned, more intuitive user interface can help you get more out of the programs you use every day. You'll have an excellent opportunity to explore powerful tools and features:
The task-specific "ribbon" and contextual tabs make commands easier to find while keeping your workspace uncluttered
Galleries and Live Preview help you create greater visual impact faster by showing you the potential results of formatting options while you select them
Advanced information search, management, and analysis features help you to get more out of your information
Integration with Microsoft-based collaboration and IT infrastructure technologies make information sharing and collaboration easier and more productive

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