[Chode]

i understand using other products, but do the ms products inhibit them to the point the must be removed?

this just sounds silly to me

[dayglored]

> i understand using other products, but do the ms products inhibit them to the point the must be removed? this just sounds silly to me

Disk space is cheap, and most of those apps don't run background processes. But in many environments (businesses, and homes with young'uns) the presence of those apps can create confusion or invite trouble.