When I need an office program it's time for Open Office or Libre Office, both of which not only out perform Word but do a better job as a word processor.
I'm not sure if you're being serious, but recently I used Office to complete my PhD thesis in physics and it was amazing. I wrote a quick VBA in Excel to directly interface to my cold fusion power output detectors (resistance lowered when immersed to indicate increased temperature) and rather than have to use complex formulae a wizard suggested the best one automatically! The charts looked super smooth and slick, not like Open Office where frankly the results looked quite random.
But back onto word processors, Word is amazing too. I'd pretty much only just started writing the introduction when "It appears you are writing a thesis, would you like help?" appeared. After I clicked yes for every term I entered it automatically fetched Wikipedia results and referenced them, I was done in no time! Now that I'm a Doctor I'm also using MS Flight Simulator to learn to fly as soon I'll be able to afford my own private jet. Thanks again Microsoft!
Correct, in fact this same thing happened to me once. I whipped out my Win7 Mobile device and thanks to it's superior 3G coverage was able to quickly refer to VirtualEarth on the way down. I then used the great new SQL/Server spatial extensions to work out the best trajectory and walked away with only a few scratches. After my smooth landing MapPoint guided me to the nearest pub so really it turned a potential disaster into a great day out, thanks again Microsoft!
I was only thinking the other day Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 2008 R3 might be a good development platform for prosthetic applications. Hopefully the fact it's generously provided gratis will help more students be able to participate in this important and exciting area.
I've never been that keen on them either. Xbox LIVE Extras for Windows Phone 7 is a much better solution. As they say it will keep your life in motion and put mobile gaming in your pocket!
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When I need an office program it's time for Open Office or Libre Office, both of which not only out perform Word but do a better job as a word processor.
I'm not sure if you're being serious, but recently I used Office to complete my PhD thesis in physics and it was amazing. I wrote a quick VBA in Excel to directly interface to my cold fusion power output detectors (resistance lowered when immersed to indicate increased temperature) and rather than have to use complex formulae a wizard suggested the best one automatically! The charts looked super smooth and slick, not like Open Office where frankly the results looked quite random.
But back onto word processors, Word is amazing too. I'd pretty much only just started writing the introduction when "It appears you are writing a thesis, would you like help?" appeared. After I clicked yes for every term I entered it automatically fetched Wikipedia results and referenced them, I was done in no time! Now that I'm a Doctor I'm also using MS Flight Simulator to learn to fly as soon I'll be able to afford my own private jet. Thanks again Microsoft!
Correct, in fact this same thing happened to me once. I whipped out my Win7 Mobile device and thanks to it's superior 3G coverage was able to quickly refer to VirtualEarth on the way down. I then used the great new SQL/Server spatial extensions to work out the best trajectory and walked away with only a few scratches. After my smooth landing MapPoint guided me to the nearest pub so really it turned a potential disaster into a great day out, thanks again Microsoft!
Made my day hearing this!
Couldn't you have just recorded it from TV using Windows Media Center so you could watch it whenever you wanted including when offline?
I was only thinking the other day Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 2008 R3 might be a good development platform for prosthetic applications. Hopefully the fact it's generously provided gratis will help more students be able to participate in this important and exciting area.
Bing News recently added a real-time twitter update. It's a great way to get the best of both worlds on one conveninent page.
I've never been that keen on them either. Xbox LIVE Extras for Windows Phone 7 is a much better solution. As they say it will keep your life in motion and put mobile gaming in your pocket!