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buying Microsoft office

  • 15-02-2015 8:11pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,754 ✭✭✭


    Hi I've started a computer course, and we,re using Microsoft word and Microsoft access. Does anybody know where to buy this . I've seen a few adds on adverts and eBay but not sure what one I need ( there seems to be a few different versions) any advice would be appreciated. Thanks


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 nellacaasi


    Hey avfc,

    If I recall correctly, to get access in your office installation you'll need the Office 'Professional' version


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,754 ✭✭✭avfc1874


    Thanks I might take a chance on buying one from adverts thanks again


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,285 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    I hope you've considered the free option of Openoffice/Libreoffice.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,426 ✭✭✭ressem


    Office Professional costs something like 500 quid.

    There's the Office365 subscription options, if you have a credit card.
    http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/mseea/en_IE/pdp/Office-365-Personal/productID.298282200

    €7 per month, or 12 months for €70.

    Libreoffice Base wouldn't be suitable for following a training course.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,925 ✭✭✭RainyDay


    MS sell Office for students at much cheaper rates than standard retail price

    http://www.software4students.ie/t/category/microsoft-office

    I'd be fairly dubious about the legitimacy of eBay sources for this.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,626 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    RainyDay wrote: »

    I'd be fairly dubious about the legitimacy of eBay sources for this.

    +1 Or adverts, or donedeal. Most likely you'll get a pirated copy on CD with a poor colour photocopy of the official MS label.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    coylemj wrote: »
    +1 Or adverts, or donedeal. Most likely you'll get a pirated copy on CD with a poor colour photocopy of the official MS label.

    Microsoft office starter is a free ad funded version. I use it and it will have all the functions you need for a computer course. The ads aren't even annoying. After you become confident with it you can either buy it or continue using the starter or use one of the open or libre office as mentioned.

    http://mobile.pcadvisor.co.uk/downloads/3250058/microsoft-office-starter-2010/

    An article with more info that I got on Google


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,426 ✭✭✭ressem


    For his stated training purposes though, Office starter only has Word and Excel with many menus removed.
    Doesn't have Access, Microsoft have been restricting the availability of Access to 'premium' bundles or buying standalone so most people don't have it on their computers anymore.


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