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  1. 15-10-2008, 01:37 PM #1
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    News - Microsoft consumer subscription product launches in the UK

    Equipt, the subscription service combining Office and Windows Live OneCare, available at PC World from 20th October.
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  2. 15-10-2008, 03:48 PM #2
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    Re: News - Microsoft consumer subscription product launches in the UK

    Whats the support like?

    I'd put my parents on something like this in a heart beat if it ment they got a phone + online support help.
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    Re: News - Microsoft consumer subscription product launches in the UK

    Given that Onecare is rubbish and you can get a proper Office license for about £80, why on earth would anyone buy this?
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  4. 15-10-2008, 09:57 PM #4
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    Re: News - Microsoft consumer subscription product launches in the UK

    My thoughts run much like Powderhound's above...
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    Re: News - Microsoft consumer subscription product launches in the UK

    Probably so Animus doesn't have to give his parent tech support.

    Thats worth a fortune in itself
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