2007 Microsoft Office System Beta 2: Get the Beta

Evaluate the next release of Microsoft Office products for testing and planning purposes with 2007 Microsoft Office system Beta 2. The beta release contains all the functionality of the regular release, but is not the final product.

Announcement: We are thrilled with the incredible excitement around the upcoming 2007 Microsoft Office system as is evident by nearly 3 million people using the Beta 2 since its release two months ago. Having exceeded our Beta 2 technical participation goals we are now offering this on a cost recovery basis for future downloads of Beta 2. We continue to offer the 2007 Office system Beta 2 orderable by mail, by download, or you may take the test drive.

Receive the Beta by Mail Review the system requirements. You will be directed to another site to order the beta. Shipping and handling charges may apply. Limited time offer, while supplies last. Format: DVD	Download the Beta Now Review the system requirements. You will be directed to another site to download the beta. Beta file sizes range from 75 MB to 1 GB, depending on the products you choose. Download times will vary depending on your Internet connection speed. We recommend downloading only if you have a reliable broadband Internet connection. View File Size/Download Times Chart
Receive by Mail	Download the Beta Now

IT Content for 2007 Office System Beta 2

Get the necessary IT content, readme documents, and an authorization control that provides you access to the Microsoft Office Online Beta site—all to help you evaluate, plan, deploy, and maintain the 2007 Microsoft Office system Beta 2.

About Beta Software

Registration is required for participation.
2007 Microsoft Office system Beta 2 is for evaluation and planning purposes only.
Beta software does not necessarily display the same high level of stability of shipped Microsoft products.
Beta testers may experience problems with 2007 Microsoft Office system Beta 2 products that could potentially result in loss, corruption, or destruction of existing data.
This beta testing release is not appropriate for production use.
It is strongly recommended that you back up your existing data before you install and run this software.
Beta code is offered "as is," and does not include technical support.
Many organizations have policies prohibiting unauthorized software installation on company-owned computers. Make sure you check with your IT department before downloading and installing 2007 Microsoft Office system Beta 2 on your computer at work.

Compatibility Pack

Ensure your current installations of Microsoft Office XP and Office 2003 are ready for the new Microsoft Office Open XML Formats by downloading the Compatibility Pack.

Expiration Date

All 2007 Microsoft Office system Beta 2 software has an expiration date of February 1, 2007. After expiration, 2007 Microsoft Office system Beta 2 will continue to work in a reduced functionality mode that limits your options and operations.

System Requirements

We highly recommend you review the system requirements for each program or server before you install 2007 Microsoft Office system Beta 2 to verify your system meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements.

Note Servers generally require higher system memory and supporting software than programs.

File Size / Download Times Chart

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Downloads	File Size (MB)	Estimated Time (min) Download Rate (KB/Sec)
		56	128	256	1024
Suites
Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007	550	164	72	36	9
Programs
Microsoft Office Groove 2007	300	89	39	20	5
Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007	305	91	40	20	5
Microsoft Office OneNote 2007	279	83	36	18	5
Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager	380	113	49	49	6
Microsoft Office Project 2007	285	85	37	19	5
Microsoft Office Visio 2007	330	98	43	21	5
All Programs and Suites	2049	610	267	133	33
Servers
Microsoft Office Groove Server 2007	300	89	39	20	5
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007	1000	298	130	65	16
Microsoft Office Project Server 2007	300	89	39	20	5
Additional Services
Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services	75	23	10	5	2
Note Programs and suites listed in the chart are available for download.

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