Microsoft Office 2007
Friday, March 10, 2006 by Island Dog | Discussion: Windows Software
Microsoft has put up a preview section for Office 2007.
Preview of the "new" gui - http://www.microsoft.com/office/preview/uioverview.mspx
Prices - http://www.microsoft.com/office/preview/pricing.mspx
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BlueDev
Reply #22 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 1:27 PM
Reply #22 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 1:27 PM
And, to be honest, aesthetics does (at least for me) influence usability. If something is a bright, bubbly, obnoxious color or appearance I simply cannot use it as long. There are certain skins that I think look great, but simply cannot use for any extended period of time.
I could not use that blue interface for very long without it really becoming a pain.
I could not use that blue interface for very long without it really becoming a pain.
PurrBall
Reply #23 Thursday, March 16, 2006 6:44 AM
Reply #23 Thursday, March 16, 2006 6:44 AM
Ive been testing the new beta that came out.. It has two skins with it..
Luna: http://purrtopia.net/o2007bl.png
Obsidian: http://purrtopia.net/o2007ob.png
Luna: http://purrtopia.net/o2007bl.png
Obsidian: http://purrtopia.net/o2007ob.png
hashonboat
Reply #24 Saturday, March 18, 2006 6:52 AM
Reply #24 Saturday, March 18, 2006 6:52 AM
I've Been testing the betas for a while now and I have to say that just like when Windows XP first came out I hated it because I couldn't seem to find anything but after using Office 12 (2007) for a while now and with the new beta refresh I'm really starting to like it. It has a lot of functions which are now easier to find with the command tabs and the interface is aesthetically pleasing also.
Daiwa
Reply #25 Saturday, March 18, 2006 11:23 PM
Reply #25 Saturday, March 18, 2006 11:23 PM
Sadly, from the looks of it, Office is gonna remain "unskinnable." Too bad. Then again, maybe Vista will make skinning even Office possible. We can always hope.
PurrBall
Reply #26 Sunday, March 19, 2006 4:13 AM
Reply #26 Sunday, March 19, 2006 4:13 AM
I agree with hashonbat. It really is easier to use and much less complex.
Aquamonkey
Reply #27 Wednesday, March 22, 2006 8:08 PM
Reply #27 Wednesday, March 22, 2006 8:08 PM
Been using office 12 (2007) since the last prerelease, around november I think. Was good then, is great now. I agree with people about the default blue skin but seriously how many simple users even change from luna blue to silver in XP? The black skin is cool though
gfcentral002
Reply #28 Wednesday, March 22, 2006 10:15 PM
Reply #28 Wednesday, March 22, 2006 10:15 PM
the new office is nice to use, much better than office 2003 - i have used office "12" beta 1, and i liked the tabs it had. though i don't use my pc hardly (i need to do some parts replacing), but it looks much nicer than office 2003
PoulanZ
Reply #29 Friday, March 24, 2006 10:16 PM
Reply #29 Friday, March 24, 2006 10:16 PM
I too have been using the Office 12 Pre-Release and appearance wise, It is better than Office 2003 (although it could be better) I too however, am getting more used to it after 2 months of using it. Functionality wise, it is better than Office 2003.
I do know that the Pre-Release is quite unstable, but being Beta that's no surprise.
I will definately be in line for the Final Release mid-year.
I do know that the Pre-Release is quite unstable, but being Beta that's no surprise.
I will definately be in line for the Final Release mid-year.
TheGuyPC
Reply #30 Monday, March 27, 2006 12:23 AM
Hmmmm........well then, that would leave the UI as the main target for comments and what not.
As far as not judging MS by previous experiences? HUH? Are you serious? I bet you lose a lot of money at carnivals.
I'm sure Billy boy will put a nice little bonus in your (blue?) mailbox though!
Actually, I like the look of it. I wish I was Beta testing this one but I'm not.
I even like the blue UI LOL! MS? I don't want to hurt your feelings so I'll keep that to myself
Reply #30 Monday, March 27, 2006 12:23 AM
| I would just like, for once, to see people just respond to a MS product based on what you think about it not because of prior experiences because no one has tested this program yet cause it's not out yet, it is only in BETA, yet it is being condemned already simply because of it being from MS. |
Hmmmm........well then, that would leave the UI as the main target for comments and what not.
As far as not judging MS by previous experiences? HUH? Are you serious? I bet you lose a lot of money at carnivals.
I'm sure Billy boy will put a nice little bonus in your (blue?) mailbox though!
Actually, I like the look of it. I wish I was Beta testing this one but I'm not.
I even like the blue UI LOL! MS? I don't want to hurt your feelings so I'll keep that to myself
Vision77
Reply #31 Monday, March 27, 2006 12:51 AM
Reply #31 Monday, March 27, 2006 12:51 AM
I kind of like overall direction MS is going in (with office that is).....But, I feel like the GUI is forced on it's users. I like WB because I can change XP's GUI when I feel like it. I hope this will be possible with Office '07. They should have stuck with the Aero Glass look if they are going to force a GUI on us. The Care Bear Bubbly Blue ain't workin. 
OH leave the skinning to folks like frogboy, jjying, etc.... 
OH leave the skinning to folks like frogboy, jjying, etc.... 
Videlous
Reply #32 Tuesday, March 28, 2006 7:19 AM
Reply #32 Tuesday, March 28, 2006 7:19 AM
Please keep in mind that it is still in beta, until it reaches beta 2 anything can change (although most will not.) The GUI is here to stay, like it or not. It does make productivity much easier in the work enviroment. It also has plenty of new features that will keep you busy, yet making everything easier on teh end user.
Darth Videlous
Darth Videlous
Island Dog
Reply #33 Tuesday, March 28, 2006 9:56 AM
Reply #33 Tuesday, March 28, 2006 9:56 AM
"Microsoft gave official word this week that the next version of Office will coincide with the general availability of Windows Vista in January 2007.
Previously, both products had been scheduled for release in the second half of 2006."
http://redmondmag.com/news/article.asp?editorialsid=7295
Videlous
Reply #34 Tuesday, March 28, 2006 6:45 PM
Reply #34 Tuesday, March 28, 2006 6:45 PM
For the most part beta users can discuss anything, except 2 unreleased programs, and the beta 2 information. But anything for groove, server products, and regular products is allowed to be pubically discussed. This coming directly from microsoft developers.
Darth Videlous MSID(678890)
Darth Videlous MSID(678890)
Nutshell69
Reply #35 Tuesday, March 28, 2006 9:28 PM
Reply #35 Tuesday, March 28, 2006 9:28 PM
Been to the Office Developers Conference up in Redmond -
What I like:
The Ribbon - can be fully customizeable by a developer.
All Office Docs will now have a new extension (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx, etc) this is because all of the files are now ZIP files - yes you heard it correctly - ZIPpped files.
They did this for a number of reasons - most importantly is the ability to change the file(s) from a Server side process without having to launch the actual application(Word/Excel/...) and just make changes to the DATA (which is in an XML file somewhere in the ZIP)
Also , the file sizes are much , much smaller (not that disk space is an issue.)
Some neat stuff for devs -
I kind of like the new UI - will have to play with it for a while to get a feel for it.
What I like:
The Ribbon - can be fully customizeable by a developer.
All Office Docs will now have a new extension (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx, etc) this is because all of the files are now ZIP files - yes you heard it correctly - ZIPpped files.
They did this for a number of reasons - most importantly is the ability to change the file(s) from a Server side process without having to launch the actual application(Word/Excel/...) and just make changes to the DATA (which is in an XML file somewhere in the ZIP)
Also , the file sizes are much , much smaller (not that disk space is an issue.)
Some neat stuff for devs -
I kind of like the new UI - will have to play with it for a while to get a feel for it.
Phoon
Reply #36 Friday, April 7, 2006 8:41 PM
Reply #36 Friday, April 7, 2006 8:41 PM
I saw a video presentation of Office 2007 and I think it is the greatest improvement since the advent of office.
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Reply #21 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 12:24 PM
I don't really care about the tabs. I use Firefox, but I still prefer to have seperate windows rather than tabs.
I have nothing against, Microsoft. I usually think Microsoft is often demonized unfairly. But in this case, they dropped the ball on the overall look of Office. I think they're trying to be cutesy like Apple, but it doesn't work out. I liked Microsoft when it was more about functionality rather than aesthetics. XP was good because at least we could keep the functionality, but substitute the look with the help of Stardock.
If only every program could be skinnable...