Want to purchase new computer

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Please don't think me stupid but, I work with XP Professional at work and
want to purchase my first computer. If I have this correct, Windows XP Home
Edition is the system, does it have Word, Excel etc... OR do I have to
purchase something else?
 
Microsoft XP Home Edition is the operating system, it does not contain Word,
Excel, etc.

To obtain Word, Excel, etc you would have to make an extra purchase and buy
Microsoft Office.

Andy W
 
You have it correct, Windows XP Home Edition would be the operating
system. Word, Excel etc are part of Microsoft Office and they will not
be on your computer unless they are offered to you as a package when you
buy the computer. If they aren't included with the purchase of the
computer you will have to buy it separately, it is expensive software
(in my opinion anyway). Often you can get a better deal on the software
if you buy it at the same time from the ones supplying the computer.
Just buy from a reputable vendor, you don't want cheap pirated software
on your computer.

John
 
Thanks to both of you -

John John said:
You have it correct, Windows XP Home Edition would be the operating
system. Word, Excel etc are part of Microsoft Office and they will not
be on your computer unless they are offered to you as a package when you
buy the computer. If they aren't included with the purchase of the
computer you will have to buy it separately, it is expensive software
(in my opinion anyway). Often you can get a better deal on the software
if you buy it at the same time from the ones supplying the computer.
Just buy from a reputable vendor, you don't want cheap pirated software
on your computer.

John
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You're welcome. Good luck with your purchase. If you have any other
questions or need help with the purchase decision ask again and someone
will be more than happy to offer assistance.

John
 
Andy W said:
That's Ok, hope you enjoy your new computer.

Andy W
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Some computers, such as my Toshiba laptop, come with Microsoft Office trial
edition. It works for a month or two and then becomes read only. At that
time you can pay for it and have it unlocked. I use OpenOffice.org which is
very close to Microsoft Office in features, can read and write Office files,
and is free.

--
Dennis

Disclaimer: The above is my opinion. I do not guarantee it. Be sure to back
up any files involved and use at your own risk. Batteries not included. Not
for internal use. Don't run with knives.
 
PinkPoodle227 said:
Thanks to both of you -
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Consider your purchasing options carefully. Many major brand new
computers that come with Microsoft Office preinstalled only have a
time limited trial version (30 days, 3 months or similar), after which
you have to purchase it.

If you need Microsoft Word but do not really need the other Microsoft
Office components (Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc.) then you usually
save a lot of money by purchasing Microsoft Works Suite (note that
there are two different products - Microsoft Works and Microsoft Works
Suite). Microsoft Works Suite includes Microsoft Word as the word
processing component, plus the Microsoft Works spreadsheet and
database plus a number of other extras.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."
 
Check with your company, they may have an employee discount program with
Microsoft. I bought Office 2003 from Microsoft for $21.60 through such a
program.

Good Luck.

MD
 
PinkPoodle227 said:
Please don't think me stupid but, I work with XP Professional at work and
want to purchase my first computer. If I have this correct, Windows XP Home
Edition is the system, does it have Word, Excel etc... OR do I have to
purchase something else?
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Neither the Microsoft Office application suite, nor any of its
individual component applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,
Outlook, etc.), have _ever_ been "part" of *any* Windows operating
system. They are, and always have been, separate applications, that
must be purchased and installed separately.

Microsoft Office comes pre-installed on new computers only when the
computer manufacturer chooses to offer it, and the purchaser is willing
to pay extra for it. If you need Microsoft Office, you'll have to
purchase and install it.

For the budget-minded (who also don't need all of Office's more
advanced features), there's the free, open source OpenOffice:

http://www.openoffice.org/


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Bruce Chambers

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