Office 2007 Beta Trial

[mrochester]

My dad has the Beta of Office 2007 install on his computer since he was entitled to try it for free. I've read that come 1st February, the beta will go into a 'lower functionality' mode in order to get you to buy the software. Does anyone know what this actually entails? Will whole programmes be shut off, or will you be prevented from doing silly things like saving your working, printing documents out etc? I need to find this out so I can let my dad know whether he can continue using the beta, or if he needs to find an alternative.

TIA,

Michael.

 

[drak3]

From M$:

As you reach the end of the time allowed to evaluate a Trial version, you receive reminders each time that you start the product. The Activation Wizard reminds you that your Trial is coming to an end, and asks if you want to convert to the Full product. If you don't convert to the Full product by the end of the Trial version's time limit, the software runs in Reduced Functionality mode.


and again from M$ about reduced func mode:

Q10: What is reduced-functionality mode?

A10: In reduced-functionality mode, programs function similarly to viewers. When a program runs in reduced-functionality mode, many commands are unavailable (dimmed). Therefore, you cannot access those functionalities. Some of the limitations of reduced-functionality mode include the following:
• You cannot create new documents.
• You can view existing documents. However, you cannot edit them.
• You can print documents. However, you cannot save them.
No existing Office files are damaged. Additionally, you can easily stop Office from running in reduced-functionality mode. To do this, follow the instructions in the screens that appear.

 

[mrochester]

Thank you for that.

 

[TheVoice]

You can download 60-day trial versions of the full packages of Office (which ever one takes your fancy), from the Office website. They're just the same as the real, final thing.