MS Office 2010 - purchase doubts

[logearav]

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.

 

[DavidSnider]

It's one time.

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

 

[logearav]

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

 

[MATLABdude]

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

 

[LudusRex]

Hello,

Thank you for your question. I am not an expert in software purchasing, but I can provide some information about MS Office 2010.

MS Office 2010 is a one-time purchase, meaning that you do not need to renew a subscription to continue using it. However, it is important to note that Microsoft will no longer provide technical support or security updates for this version after October 13, 2020. This means that while you can continue using MS Office 2010 as long as you wish, it may become vulnerable to security threats over time.

If you are concerned about having to pay for updates or subscriptions, you may want to consider purchasing a more recent version of MS Office, such as Office 2019 or Office 365. These versions come with ongoing technical support and security updates, but do require a subscription fee.

Ultimately, the decision to purchase MS Office 2010 or a newer version depends on your specific needs and budget. I recommend researching and comparing the features and prices of different versions to determine which one best fits your needs.

I hope this information was helpful. Best of luck with your purchase decision.

Sincerely,