Microsoft Office 2007 Beta 2

Well the beta is set to expire just like with any MS public beta, but obviously there are methods to get around the timer.

As for Windows 2007, I honestly do not like the ribbon very much. Perhaps it is just a matter of getting used to its functionality, but as of now I prefer the old menu style. Words auto formatting is FAR better in 2007 though and it's much easier to force Word to do things you want it to. So much so that it alone may make it worth the upgrade.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by AcerBandit

I happen to like the ribbon. It's very user friendly.

Do you have any idea when it will expire? How did people get around the Office 2k3 beta expiration?

From the MS Office 2007 site:

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All 2007 Microsoft Office system Beta 2 software has an expiration date of February 1, 2007. After expiration, 2007 Microsoft Office system Beta 2 will continue to work in a reduced functionality mode that limits your options and operations.

Normally to get around time expirations on software, the executable needs to be patched to remove the expiration timer. I'm sure patches will show up around the time the beta is about to expire.

There's nowhere I can't reach.