Office Home and Student 2016

kismet · ‎03-10-2010

Just purchased my new computer and wonder if anyone can give me advice on whether to do the one time buy or just pay to use it per year. I really only need Word and use that a lot but just buying that is almost as much as buying the entire thing. Wondering if I would get the updates on the one I buy in the future.

glb613 · ‎03-09-2010

@kismet wrote:
Just purchased my new computer and wonder if anyone can give me advice on whether to do the one time buy or just pay to use it per year. I really only need Word and use that a lot but just buying that is almost as much as buying the entire thing. Wondering if I would get the updates on the one I buy in the future.

Depending on how long you use it, the yearly subscription can be more expensive. If it was me, I'd buy a copy. There are free office suites you can download. Libre Office and Open Office are the two I've used.

kismet · ‎03-10-2010

After seeing the price for using it for the year I think the price to buy it is a lot better. I will check out the two sites you sent. I can still use my old computer for word if I have to. I hope that Windows 10 is easier than some have posted online. Thanks.

glb613 · ‎03-09-2010

@kismet wrote:
After seeing the price for using it for the year I think the price to buy it is a lot better. I will check out the two sites you sent. I can still use my old computer for word if I have to. I hope that Windows 10 is easier than some have posted online. Thanks.

Some people complain about change no matter what it is. I can't say how Windows 10 is because I haven't used it. I'd suggest you keep an open mind and learn what's new.

Cats3000 · ‎10-07-2013

Yes as the others have said, there are free downloads of equivalents to Office. You can also buy the Microsoft Office version for a one-time charge.

My ABSOLUTE LAST alternative would be the yearly subscription.

Nuttmeg · ‎03-09-2010

@Cats3000 wrote:
Yes as the others have said, there are free downloads of equivalents to Office. You can also buy the Microsoft Office version for a one-time charge.

My ABSOLUTE LAST alternative would be the yearly subscription.

I have the paid copy of Office 365. I like it because it updates automatically. I had a problem with the software and was able to remove it from my computer and reinstall it. I subscribed to the 2013 version and when 2016 can out I received an upgrade. I am a big fan of Outlook and the Home and Office Student Edition does not have Outlook.

Each of us has to decide what works . I use other free programs and buy Office 365.