Microsoft Office: Mac 2001 Upgrade Review
As a dedicated Mac user, I approach new Microsoft products with healthy skepticism. However, I must have cross-platform reliability since I use Windows NT, too. In the past, I took what I needed from MS Office 98, and I disabled the rest. Then I upgraded my Mac OS from 8.6 to 9.0 to 9.1. While Word 6.01a and PowerPoint 8.0 still worked, Excel 5.0 would not work with Mac OS 9x. Thus, I had to purchase the MS Office for Mac 2001 upgrade in order to get an Excel program that would work with Mac OS 9.1, and that I hope will interface well with Mac OS X. This software upgrade comes in a cute round plastic box, but there is no written manual included. I have found that it takes about a week or two to complete the usual de-bugging processes.
As with most “Value Packs” or “CD Extras,” one needs to do a “custom install” because some of these “free” applications might be earlier versions than those which one is already running (if one has kept current with updates). For example, I have been running Internet Explorer 5 for some time. I did not need to re-install it (and re-configure my plug-ins and preferences.) Also, I have Outlook Express 5.02; I did not need to re-install it. I do not like the way that these two applications interface, so I have to keep tweaking them so they that do not grab information from each other, thereby causing a potential exposure of all of the OE e-mail addresses to websites that one might surf, which may result in a lot of spam. (I highly recommend Aladdin Systems software (Mac) “Spring Cleaning 3.5″; its “iClean™” feature assists with this issue by tossing cookies and munchies, and by removing web cache and internet history files from your browsers.)
With MS Office for Mac 2001, PowerPoint documents can now be “saved as” QuickTime Movies, which is a timesaver for creating presentations. This feature is quite an improvement over MS Office 98, even if it does grab a considerable amount of RAM. (Do check to see if you need to add more RAM to your Mac before installation of this software.) I have been keeping Virtual Memory turned on, with which I boost my RAM by 150 percent, with only a slightly detectable slowing of processing speed.
My vote is still out on the new Entourage program. I need to test it more to see if I like it, and if it will work efficiently with e-mail applications with proxies and with those behind firewalls. One bonus for Mac users has been the relative immunity to most e-mail-generated viruses, worms, and trojan horses, so I plan to make the transition to Entourage with all due discretion. The ability to integrate with Palm OS is nothing new for Mac users; however, Entourage may simplify the process.
The instant access to “Encarta Dictionary” through Word may appeal to some users. I do not like “Encarta Dictionary” very much, although it is a vast improvement over the dictionary that was included in Word 6.01a. I prefer to use the the “OED2 on CD-ROM for Apple Macintosh®” [ISBN: 0199617279]. (However, it is necessary to keep it as the resident CD-ROM for it to work with Mac OS.) “Merriam-Webster’s College Dictionary & Thesaurus” [ASIN: B00004Y3VM] is on CD-ROM, with Mac and Windows platforms, but I have no information yet on whether it will interface with Mac OS 9.1 and OS X.
Finally, the main drawback to MS Office for Mac 2001 is that there are almost no up-to-date manuals in print now for users who run Mac OS 9.1. So be prepared to do some de-bugging, tweaking, and navigating without too much written help until the various “after-market” print manuals are updated and reissued. (Although I am not an “expert,” I hope to review several of the updated Mac OS 9.1 and Mac OS X “bibles,” “guides,” and reference books, as they come to print, because I know it can be very frustrating and time-consuming for Mac users who have to de-bug new system software and applications when they do not have a tech support staff to do it for them.)
Microsoft Office: Mac 2001 Upgrade Overview
Microsoft Office 2001 for Macintosh builds on the excellence that Macintosh users enjoyed in Office 98. In the latest version, Microsoft revamps the form and function of the Office suite to make it feel more at home on the Mac than ever. This is the upgrade version, so to use this product you must be the registered owner of a previous version of Office for Mac, or of individual Office applications.
A curvy new interface, which echoes the elegance of the upcoming Mac OS X, reveals improvements in each component. Word’s versatile editing tools now include instant access to Encarta dictionary definitions; and Excel now imports FileMaker databases, sorts and manages lists, and sports a new calculator that simplifies formula creation. PowerPoint’s new Tri-Pane interface and text AutoFit feature make it easier to build presentations. Plus, the ability to save PowerPoint documents as QuickTime movies makes it easier to share them.
The most significant addition to Office 2001 is the new personal-information manager. Dubbed Entourage, it will handle your e-mail (AutoFormat and AutoCorrect features that are borrowed from Word nicely refine composition), address book, to-do list, and calendar. Entourage can filter your e-mail and tasks quickly with color-coded categories and custom views, and sync seamlessly with your Palm OS device, which helps to keep you organized.
Entourage’s presence is felt throughout Office 2001–every application will let you flag documents for follow-up and pass the reminder on to the calendar, and the address book is accessible at any time, which is invaluable if you use Word for mail-merge tasks.
This integrated approach is key to Office 2001’s appeal. A new Formatting Palette automatically shows tools that are relevant to the task at hand; the Office Clipboard palette keeps track of multiple items that have been copied from different Office applications; and the ubiquitous Office Assistant is always on hand with tips and how-to advice.
Our advice? With features as wide-ranging as these, Office 2001 makes it easy for you to create, manage, and present your documents like a real pro. –Jack Gardiner
Microsoft Office: Mac 2001 Upgrade Specifications
Microsoft Office 2001 was created specifically for Macintosh and designed to give you all the tools you need, simply and effectively. Office 2001 contains Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the new Entourage e-mail and personal information manager. With these four tightly integrated programs and innovative Mac features, Office 2001 makes everything you do–from completing common tasks to managing information to communicating–easier than ever. Use Word to create stylish, innovative, professional documents for print publishing or the Web. Use Excel’s comprehensive tool set to create, analyze, and share spreadsheets. Easily analyze your data with charts, PivotTable views, and graphs, then post your data to the Web for universal viewing. With PowerPoint, you can create powerful presentations quickly. And with Entourage, you have a personal e-mail and scheduling manager. All are designed for the Macintosh and its innovative and familiar functionality.
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