If anyone is interested in playing with this beta you can order it from Microsoft for $19.95 s/h. at:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/preview/default.asp
What You'll Get
With this beta kit, you will receive:
Products
Microsoft Office 2003 Beta 2 CD—including Microsoft Office Word 2003, Microsoft Office Excel 2003, Microsoft Office PowerPoint® 2003, Microsoft Office Outlook® 2003, and Microsoft Office Access 2003
Microsoft Office FrontPage® 2003 Beta 2 CD
Microsoft Office InfoPath™ 2003 Beta 2 CD
Microsoft Office OneNote™ 2003 Beta 2 CD (OneNote standalone beta is also available by visiting the OneNote Beta order page.)
Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 Beta 2 CD
Microsoft Outlook with Business Contact Manager for Small Business Beta 2 CD
Microsoft SharePoint™ Portal Server "v2.0" Beta 2 CD
Microsoft Windows® SharePoint Services "v2.0" Beta 2 CD
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (release candidate 2) CD
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Beta 2 CD
Resources
Getting Started Guide (printed)
Microsoft Office System Beta 2 Kit 2003 Developer Resource CD
Microsoft Office System Beta 2 Kit 2003 Demo CD
Microsoft Office System Beta 2 Kit 2003 Evaluation CD
Note: The Office System Beta 2 Kit 2003 requires Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or later, or Windows XP. You will have an opportunity to request a free* trial copy of Windows XP on the order page.
Important Notices
This offer is available only for as long as quantities last.
This software is intended for evaluation purposes only.
There is no product support for this beta release.
Before you order the kit, confirm that your computer meets the minimum system requirements to run Office System Beta 2 Kit 2003.
Microsoft TechNet Plus subscribers will already be receiving the Office System Beta 2 products with the April issue. Visit the TechNet Web site to learn more about TechNet subscriptions.
MSDN® Universal subscribers will have access to download the Office System Beta 2 starting March 11, 2003. Visit the MSDN Web site to learn more about MSDN subscriptions.
The Office System Beta 2 Kit 2003 cannot be shipped to a post office box.
Beta testers may experience problems with the beta kit which could potentially result in loss, corruption, or destruction of existing data. This beta testing release is not appropriate for production use, and it is strongly recommended that you back up your existing data before you install and run this software.
If any previous versions of Microsoft Office or other programs included in the kit are installed on your computer, be sure to back up your entire computer and all its contents prior to installing the beta. If you remove a previous version of a program, but want the option to reinstall it later, you must have a copy of your previous version installation source (for example, the installation CD).
The software can be installed on up to five unique computers and each install must be activated through the online Office Activation Wizard (or by telephone).
The Microsoft Office System Beta 2 Kit 2003 is time-limited software that expires when the user's computer system clock reaches November 30, 2003; at which time the product will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end-user options and operations.
For additional information about the beta, visit the Microsoft Office System Beta 2 Kit 2003 FAQ. For additional information about the Office System, see the Microsoft Office System FAQ.
http://www.microsoft.com/office/preview/default.asp
What You'll Get
With this beta kit, you will receive:
Products
Microsoft Office 2003 Beta 2 CD—including Microsoft Office Word 2003, Microsoft Office Excel 2003, Microsoft Office PowerPoint® 2003, Microsoft Office Outlook® 2003, and Microsoft Office Access 2003
Microsoft Office FrontPage® 2003 Beta 2 CD
Microsoft Office InfoPath™ 2003 Beta 2 CD
Microsoft Office OneNote™ 2003 Beta 2 CD (OneNote standalone beta is also available by visiting the OneNote Beta order page.)
Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 Beta 2 CD
Microsoft Outlook with Business Contact Manager for Small Business Beta 2 CD
Microsoft SharePoint™ Portal Server "v2.0" Beta 2 CD
Microsoft Windows® SharePoint Services "v2.0" Beta 2 CD
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (release candidate 2) CD
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Beta 2 CD
Resources
Getting Started Guide (printed)
Microsoft Office System Beta 2 Kit 2003 Developer Resource CD
Microsoft Office System Beta 2 Kit 2003 Demo CD
Microsoft Office System Beta 2 Kit 2003 Evaluation CD
Note: The Office System Beta 2 Kit 2003 requires Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or later, or Windows XP. You will have an opportunity to request a free* trial copy of Windows XP on the order page.
Important Notices
This offer is available only for as long as quantities last.
This software is intended for evaluation purposes only.
There is no product support for this beta release.
Before you order the kit, confirm that your computer meets the minimum system requirements to run Office System Beta 2 Kit 2003.
Microsoft TechNet Plus subscribers will already be receiving the Office System Beta 2 products with the April issue. Visit the TechNet Web site to learn more about TechNet subscriptions.
MSDN® Universal subscribers will have access to download the Office System Beta 2 starting March 11, 2003. Visit the MSDN Web site to learn more about MSDN subscriptions.
The Office System Beta 2 Kit 2003 cannot be shipped to a post office box.
Beta testers may experience problems with the beta kit which could potentially result in loss, corruption, or destruction of existing data. This beta testing release is not appropriate for production use, and it is strongly recommended that you back up your existing data before you install and run this software.
If any previous versions of Microsoft Office or other programs included in the kit are installed on your computer, be sure to back up your entire computer and all its contents prior to installing the beta. If you remove a previous version of a program, but want the option to reinstall it later, you must have a copy of your previous version installation source (for example, the installation CD).
The software can be installed on up to five unique computers and each install must be activated through the online Office Activation Wizard (or by telephone).
The Microsoft Office System Beta 2 Kit 2003 is time-limited software that expires when the user's computer system clock reaches November 30, 2003; at which time the product will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end-user options and operations.
For additional information about the beta, visit the Microsoft Office System Beta 2 Kit 2003 FAQ. For additional information about the Office System, see the Microsoft Office System FAQ.