[TomGuy]

When I am in a hurry to do a spreadsheet, I call up Excel 97. Same with Word 97 when I need a word-processor. They are both easier to use than the convoluted ribbon menu in the versions that come with later Windows.

[dayglored]

Yeah, I have used Office 2003 continuously since it came out. I got the File Extension Compatibility Pack to let it open and save 2007-style .docx/.xlsx files, but other than that it's the good ole' 2003 Office and it runs fast and does exactly what I need it to do with minimum fuss.

And because Microsoft no longer cares about it, installing it over and over with the same key on newer machines is a no-brainer.

I hate the ribbon. The old Office is a win-win.