You can install Office 2003 side-by-side with previous versions, with the exception of Outlook, which will replace previous versions. I haven't played with any of the new XML features yet. Outlook has a new look, which I find MUCH easier to use.
>I see that the subject is available for member download.
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>I don't normally download ANY betas any more, but this one has me intrigued for a couple of reasons:
>1) Huge changes long touted (I want a heads-up on them);
>2) Office 2000 and Office XP both give me grief frequently and I'd like to see if 2003 is better.
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>However, there is no mention in the download page of the implicatiuons of doing the download/install.
>For instance, what happens to my already installed Office versions???? Or will I have to deinstall once the full version is delivered??? What else does one have to worry about these days?
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>Anyone know any of the answers?
>Thanks
Craig Berntson
MCSD, Microsoft .Net MVP, Grape City Community Influencer