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Why you have to pay $40 for MS Works while some will get it free
You know that free, advertising-supported version of Microsoft Works 9 we told you about the other day? Yeah, it turns out it's not for everyone. Any by not for everyone, we mean both that you can't just download a free copy for yourself, and that you'll probably find more of the features you're looking for in OpenOffice.org.Microsoft has released its latest version of the Works suite, which is available for $40, or $10 less than Microsoft Works 8 had retailed for.
Microsoft plans to launch a free version of the program soon, but only as part of a small pilot program. Several computer manufacturers will preinstall the software, called Microsoft Works 9 SE on their computers. Of course, some computer makers have been selling PCs with Works preinstalled for years, but they're usually passing the cost of the software on to customers.
The ads will be viewable whether you're online or off and will vary in size depending on what Works application you're using. There's no word yet on what companies will be selling PCs with the software.
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Subscribe to commentsChuckAug 3rd 2007 7:50AM
The only thing that Microsoft Works is good for is reading Microsoft Works files. I don't think even OpenOffice.org can do that. This year, I finally got around to converting some old Works files into formats that OOo can read. Now I don't need Works anymore.
soniiicAug 3rd 2007 7:51AM
the infamous paperclip just got worse...