Good news, Microsoft will come with a lightweight Starter Edition of Office 2010 replacing MS Works. This version consists of Starter Word and Excel with limited functionality and will only be available pre-installed on new PCs. But the full version of Office 2010 would be installed on the computer so it can be easily upgraded to a student version or a higher version by buying a product key.
Somewhat similar to the fact that all versions of Windows 7 are present on one installation DVD so it can be easily upgraded to a higher version. The product keys to a comprehensive Office 2010 are sold on a simple plastic card both in stores and online at Microsoft.
Finally, for those who already have a PC, Microsoft announced a new Click-to-Run downloading service that makes it easier to download Office 2010.
“Click-to-Run automatically downloads and installs any software patches when connected to the Internet, helping people maintain and keep their Office software up-to-date,” Microsoft’s announcement states. “Click-to-Run uses virtualization technology so it allows customers to maintain multiple versions of Office. This enables them to try Office 2010 side-by-side with the existing version of Office.”
