Office 2007 Beta 2 Refresh Coming Thursday

http://www.betanews.com/article/Office_2007_Beta_2_Refresh_Released/1158175544
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Office 2007 Beta 2, which originally came out in late May, was packed with bugs and usability issues, not to mention a gargantuan menu/ribbon across the top of the window that confused and frustrated users.  Well, this Thursday, Microsoft will be releasing an updated build to the public that is supposed to address most of the issues users encountered with the original version.  Major revisions to the ribbon, and a new theme are the most immediately obvious interface changes in the new version.

The new build will be available for download for a $1.50 fee (previously announced due to the massive number of downloads the initial beta saw).  This refresh is expected to be the final released build prior to RTM (Release to Manufacturing, sometimes referred to as "Gold").

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
So, how is this micropaypent going to be made?
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Office 2007 Beta 2, which originally came out in late May, was packed with bugs and usability issues

Are you kidding me!?!? I think Outlook has crashed twice the whole time I've been running it!

not to mention a gargantuan menu/ribbon across the top of the window that confused and frustrated users

Yeah users who most likely run at 800x600
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
oh man, I LOVE RIBBON MENUS!

It did take me a few days to get used to them but know I can't work without them
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Don't see why they want to rid the program of the beautiful ribbon menus. I love them, and find the program easier to use than with the older style menu bar. At least give the user the option like with WindowsXP where you can choose to have the XP start bar or the old Win95 style.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
$1.50 !!!!!!!

You are joking right? Are you telling me i have TO PAY microsoft $1.50 to BETA test there product? They should pay ME $1.50
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Mmmm the update is quite nice, and sexy looking
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
The upgrade is quite free. I downloaded it a couple days ago and the improvements, while minor, are welcome. Link


Thanks for the link...however, a change of nick would be appreciated, if not necessary to garner respect/credibility on this site.
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
hi guys, good news
just installed the new refresh an it stil has ribbons