MS Office 2010 - purchase doubts

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The discussion revolves around the purchasing model of MS Office 2010, specifically whether it requires periodic subscription payments similar to other software like Norton Anti Virus. Participants explore the implications of buying the software outright versus subscription models.

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  • One participant inquires if MS Office 2010 requires periodic payments or if it can be used indefinitely once purchased.
  • Another participant asserts that MS Office 2010 is a one-time purchase.
  • A suggestion is made to try OpenOffice for free before deciding on MS Office 2010.
  • A participant shares their experience with an older version of Office, indicating that it still functions well and mentions the existence of annual subscriptions for Office, although they express uncertainty about its current availability.

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There is no clear consensus on the subscription model for MS Office 2010, as some participants assert it is a one-time purchase while others mention the possibility of annual subscriptions without confirming their current status.

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The discussion includes assumptions about the purchasing options available for MS Office 2010 and the relevance of older versions in relation to current software needs.

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MS Office 2010 -- purchase doubts

Dear members,
Products like Norton Anti Virus, when bought, is valid for one year or two years depending on the type of purchase and we have to renew the subscription periodically. Whether this applies to MS Office 2010? I plan to buy it. It will be waste of money if i have to pay periodically for this. Let me know if i can use MSOffice 2010 as long as I wish, if i buy it. Thanks in advance.
 
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It's one time.

I would recommend downloading OpenOffice for free and determine if it meets your needs first.
 


Thanks DavidSnider. I ll try Open office first as suggested by you
 


My copy of Office 2000 works as well today for quickly whipping up one-offs and basic typesetting as it did when I bought it back in 1998 (okay, okay, I bought a copy of 2007 when I needed to expand to another full-time computer). With the Compatibility Pack, I can even open Open XML (i.e. .docx, .xlsx, etc.) files!

I do believe that you can buy annual subscriptions to Office, but I really haven't heard too much about it (including whether or not it's still offered) since it was first introduced a few years back:
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/jul08/07-02equiptpr.mspx
 

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