First Look Microsoft Office 2003

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Summary: Short on details - safe your money
Review: Either there isn't much new in Office 2003 (probably not the case) or the book was rushed to market. Word was covered in three and a half pages while Excel only had two pages dedicated to it. You get the picture. Save your money until more books are available.

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Summary: Good Overview for Decision Makers
Review: This book is a good overview of what's new in Office 2003. While certainly not for those who need step-by-step written instructions on how to use the features of Office, it is very helpful for those considering migrating to the latest MS Office system. For Dilbert, you can use the business examples to convince the boss to go for the upgrade. For the pointy-haired guy, a few minutes reading this book will clue you in to the features your techies are talking about. Simple explanations of Sharepoint, XML, and other components will help you understand some of the buzz of Office 2003. Summary: a good overview for decision making, but will not earn a permanent home on my tech shelf.

Rating:
Summary: Good Overview for Decision Makers
Review: This book is a good overview of what's new in Office 2003. While certainly not for those who need step-by-step written instructions on how to use the features of Office, it is very helpful for those considering migrating to the latest MS Office system. For Dilbert, you can use the business examples to convince the boss to go for the upgrade. For the pointy-haired guy, a few minutes reading this book will clue you in to the features your techies are talking about. Simple explanations of Sharepoint, XML, and other components will help you understand some of the buzz of Office 2003. Summary: a good overview for decision making, but will not earn a permanent home on my tech shelf.