Microsoft Office Basic 2007 user reviews

1.5 stars

"quite a dissapointment the office 2007 (please note the small cap "o")" on May 27, 2008 by ptematei

Pros: couldn't find any "Pros"

Cons: when you redesign something either make it easier to use or you drop it...

Summary: I've been using MS Office suite since 1998. In 2008 I will probably look for an alternative solution to Office 2007.
I have no problem with Microsoft's policy of imposing its standards as to the document formats. I also do not have a problem with their policy of forcing consumers to upgrade their sofware applications disregarding their needs/desires/option to choose. However I do have a problem with anything that affects my productivity at work. Instead of focusing on the content of my documents I'm spending time learning how to use the uninspired "improvements" of the new Office 2007.
Why users have not been given the option to choose between the new fancy interface and the old one when they install or use the sofware - similar to Windows (you can do that with Vista) ?
I find this product a step back for Microsoft.