On Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:54:03 +0000, WGD wrote:
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> A technically-oriented representative at one of the nation's large 'box'
> houses suggested that:
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> 1. I stay w/XP-MCE, that Vista (Premium) still has a lot of problems[/color]

I would concur - wait for SP1.
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> 2. Vista is NOT compatible with Office 2002, that trying to get Office 2002
> to work with Vista will be a serious challenge thus requiring an upgrade to
> Office 2003 (minimally) or Office 2007.
> 3. Office 2007 is NOT compatible with XP-MCE (should reverting back to XP be
> necessary)[/color]

Simple alternative - download OpenOffice.org - all of the capability
except some advanced macro handling.
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> 4. Once upgrading to Vista is accomplished, that reverting back to XP-MCE
> will require a total restore.[/color]

That is my understanding.
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>
> Comments from those experienced with these questions/problems will be
> greatly appreciated.
>
> WayneD[/color]