So, after the overwhelming response on my first blog, it’s time to write again. This time the subject is software. Just recently I “acquired” Microsoft Office 2007, and I had the chance to see what all the fuss was about. Apparently, Microsoft believes if it’s going to change one product (their OS) then why not change all of them. The most apparent change I noticed right off the bat, was that the menu bars were gone, replaced by tabs or “ribbons”. That means you have to know what tab to look in to find what you want. Unfortunately, for long time Office users, the new version will take some getting used to. Why? Every feature and command has been moved around. (I couldn’t even find Save and Open for Peat’s sake). Some might argue that the new “ribbon” feature saves them time, but because only one ribbon can be displayed at a time, and a lot of time is spent remembering what is in each ribbon, I highly doubt this.
The Ribbon:
Are there any positives you ask? Well, for one, it looks a whole lot better. The price is a bit expensive depending on what version you get. So, if you’re used to the old Office, then I wouldn’t bother switching just yet.
