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Updates or no updates??

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by the_gizzster

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There is a big debate right now in my department.
We are migrating to Win2000 and Office 2000 or XP but nobody seems to be able to makeup there minds...Office updates or not?
Some says it's better without them some says put them all without the outlook security ones.
I myself getting confused!
Any suggestions?
thanks

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by hinrgman

Office updates or not in my opinion depends on whether files are used from outside sources. It can be very frustrating if a spread sheet ar database is received from a client and they used an office 2000 product. If you do not use files that were created outside your office environment then office 97 should do fine

by thechas

If you are refering to patches and updates from Microsoft for the programs, I recommend that you read the Tech-Net info for each update, then decide which ones you need.

I normally install all critical updates.
Conversion filter updates are veryuseful.

Beyond that, it becomes a matter of choice.

Yes, there is a track record of some updates causing problems. The best way to avoid these issues, is to wait at least a week after the update is released before trying it.

by sub cool

It depends totaly on the need of the company. In my opinion in relation to off97, the question is will it offer the company room for expansion if the bizz model grows? Always think of growing as oposed to standing still. Go for XP. And take the advice the best way to advoid these issues, is to wait at least a week after the update is released before trying it.

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