This is the third major system release since we've had computers available to the public. Of all the changes, this is the most substantial interface change. People often hate this one, and a few, once they get used to it, like it. If they use it, like all major MS releases, they have to remember to save documents in the earlier versions to share with others as not everyone upgraded. Depending on how many new computers are sold this Christmas, however, there may be more momentum to learn the 2007 release.
I guess it depends on what the customers are asking for. 2007 has been out for almost two years now. If Jan is not getting a lot of requests for it, if she can, she may want to stay with XP, or order a mix as it may be at the "tipping point" where 2007 may be increasingly in demand. And, don't forget educational pricing for public libraries for MS software-you can save a bundle. Dale Dale Ricklefs, Library Director Round Rock Public Library 216 E. Main Street, Round Rock, Texas 78664 512-218-7010; 218-7061 (fax); 669-1753 (cell); [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------------- Please note that our spam blocker blocks many emails, especially yahoo, gmail, and similar sites. You may get a "mailbox full" message. This means you have been blocked. Please call at one of the numbers above if you are having problems getting through. Thank you! From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Laurie Mahaffey Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 4:15 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [ctls-l] FW: Microsoft Office Question Anyone using Microsoft Office 2007? Please reply to the list. Thanks. Laurie Laurie Mahaffey, Deputy Director Central Texas Library System, Inc. 1005 West 41st Street Austin, Texas 78756 www.ctls.net<http://www.ctls.net> [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 512-583-0704 x18 800-262-4431 x18 ________________________________ From: Jan Steele [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 4:08 PM To: Laurie Mahaffey Subject: Microsoft Office Question Laurie, We are upgrading our computers, and I am interested to know how many libraries are using Microsoft Office 2007 products on their public computers. For those who are, how do computer users like them? Are there many complaints or difficulties with them? Thanks in advance. Jan Steele Librarian/Director Lago Vista Community Library 5803 Thunderbird, Suite 40 Lago Vista, TX 78645 (512) 267-3868 [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
