Posted by: kurtsh | July 3, 2008

NEWS: Microsoft Equipt releases; Office meets Software + Services

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Microsoft Equipt is a subscription service that, in one easy installation, delivers security and performance with Windows Live OneCare plus Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 and other essential tools to help home PC users be more protected, productive and connected.

Windows Live OneCare offers all-in-one security and PC management by combining award-winning anti-malware protection, centralized backup and PC maintenance features that take the hassle out of PC care.

Office Home and Student 2007 contains Word 2007, Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007 and OneNote 2007 so you can get things done and stay organized. If you purchase Microsoft Equipt, you can also extend your Office experience via Microsoft Office Live Workspace, a new service from Microsoft that makes it easy to save documents to a dedicated online Workspace and share these with your friends and classmates.

Microsoft Equipt also includes:

  • Windows Live Mail
  • Windows Live Messenger
  • Windows Live Photo Gallery

to help you stay in touch with friends and family. With an active subscription, you’ll get updates for the latest security protection and enhancements, plus version upgrades for Office Home and Student at no additional cost. Microsoft Equipt can be installed on up to three home PCs.

Pricing and Availability
You can purchase an annual subscription of Microsoft Equipt for $69.99 (estimated retail price). You can install each subscription on up to three home PCs. Version upgrades for both Office Home and Student and OneCare, plus updated virus definitions, are automatic at no additional cost.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/newsroom/office/factsheets/EquiptFS.doc

PRESS RELEASE:
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/jul08/07-02EquiptPR.mspx


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