Jon Tydda
jon at tydda.plus.com
Sun Jun 24 16:18:07 CDT 2007
I don't know about "suggested" as such, but I'm not using 2007, I just wanted the extra security stuff. We're still mostly on 2000/2002 at work, barely any 2003, let alone 2007, so I can't see us needing it for a good while, and I'm certainly not going to cough up for it if I don't have to! Jon -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins Sent: 24 June 2007 22:11 To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] A question about Office 2007 Thanks for the link -- that was interesting reading. It's interesting that the actual download content doesn't mention the security issues. Maybe you have to dig deeper, but should I have to? Do you know if the security upgrades are suggested for Office 2003 users without Office 2007? Susan H. What I heard is that they make it as robust and "secure" as 2007, but it was an optional install (which seems odd to me, surely everyone wants secure software?). Check this link out for details. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/05/22/office_moice/ You install these, and they download and install the compatibility files for 2007 the next time you do a windows update. Jon -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins Sent: 24 June 2007 16:55 To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] A question about Office 2007 Jon, can you tell me anything more about the security updates? I can't find anything in the download's explanation: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=941b3470-3ae9-4aee- 8f43-c6bb74cd1466&DisplayLang=en Susan H. The compatibility files also include some security updates for Office 2003, which is certainly why I downloaded them. Don't know anyone who's got 2007 yet, so I'm guessing it's the security features that's the main reason. _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com -- This email has been verified as Virus free Virus Protection and more available at http://www.plus.net _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.1/857 - Release Date: 6/20/2007 2:18 PM _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com -- This email has been verified as Virus free Virus Protection and more available at http://www.plus.net