Office 2007

I have decided to give Microsoft Office 2007 a try. In fact I am writing and publishing this post all through a blogging feature within Word 2007. I haven’t had much time with Office 2007 yet, but the time I have spent using it has been nothing short of great.

The navigation and “look and feel” of the new version of Office is so beyond previous versions that it makes me wonder why Microsoft didn’t make an overhaul as good as this in the past.

The interface is so different yet somehow I was able to navigate through it with ease as if I have been using the program for months.

The design of Office 2007 will also blend seamlessly with the new Windows OS Vista.

However, I have one major problem with this Beta release. It installs great, but when it comes to the point of activating it, it doesn't work. An error message pops up every time saying that it can't connect to the internet. Unlike other software applications, you cannot activate over the phone either. I have about 40 attempts left before Office 2007 needs to be activated.

After a search online, I realized I am not the only one having this issue. Please Microsoft, if you release a public beta as big as this, I understand some minor bugs here and there, but an issue with being able to activate the program? WTF?

This sums up my preview of the Office 2007 beta. If you’re interested in trying out the beta, send me an e-mail and I’ll try and steer you in the right direction. But, I would wait until this activation thing clears up.

UPDATE: The activation has been cleared up by Microsoft now. So, feel free to download it. You'll find some screen shots of Office 2007 below. Notice the major changes to the interface with Word, Powerpoint, Access and Excel.

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The Sopranos Video Game

Fans of The Sopranos will be able to live the life of the show this holiday season on their favorite video game consoles.

THQ and HBO are teaming up to release The Sopranos:The Video Game later this year. "We're excited to work with HBO on creating a game that captures the spirit of the groundbreaking series -- a modern classic that redefines the life of crime genre," said Kelly Flock, executive vice president, Worldwide Publishing, THQ. "The Sopranos has become television legacy for this generation and now fans and gamers can become part of the story and see if they have the muscle and wit to become 'made.'"

The story of the game will allow players the chance to play as the son of "Big Pussy." Completing various missions will win you respect with the Soprano family as you move up the ranks.

The game will be released for the Xbox 360, PS2 and the original Xbox. The game seems like it will be another clone of the Grand Theft Auto series. It also seems very similar to the Godfather video game released earlier this year.