Microsoft Works Suite 2006 comparison

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Product name	Microsoft Works Suite 2006	Works 8.0 Standard Edition	Microsoft Works ( v. 9.0 ) - complete package	Microsoft Works Plus 2008 - license and media	AutoCAD 2010 - complete package
Price	$29 to $41 at 3 stores		$17 to $49 at 14 stores	$49 to $139 at 2 stores	$2,209 to $2,335 at 2 stores
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Very good Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Very good Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)	Not yet rated	Not yet rated	Not yet rated
Average user rating	1.5 stars out of 1 review	0 stars No reviews, write one!	0 stars No reviews, write one!	0 stars No reviews, write one!	0 stars No reviews, write one!
Release date	October 26, 2005	August 16, 2004	August 05, 2007	April 21, 2009	April 27, 2009
The Bottom Line	If you don't mind standard versions of popular programs, Microsoft Works Suite 2006 is a time-saver for basic home-computing tasks such as organizing photos, budgeting, getting travel directions, and word processing.	Works 8.0 is ideal for technophobes and Luddites who need an extremely simple interface for their home-computing chores.
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Platform	Windows	Windows	Windows	Windows	Windows
Version	Info unavailable	8.0	9.0	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Language(s)	English	English	English	English	Info unavailable
Localization	United States	North America	North America	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
License Type	License and media	Complete package	Complete package	License and media	Complete package
Subcategory	Office applications - office suite	Office applications - office suite	Office applications - office suite	Office applications - office suite	Creativity - CAD
Product Description	Microsoft Works Suite 2006 - License and media	Microsoft Works ( v. 8.0 ) - Complete package	Microsoft Works ( v. 9.0 ) - Complete package	Microsoft Works Plus 2008 - License and media	AutoCAD 2010 - Complete package
Category	Office applications	Info unavailable	Office applications	Office applications	Creativity application
License Pricing	Standard	Standard	Standard	OEM	Standard
Packaged Quantity	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	3	Info unavailable
License Qty	1 user	1 user	1 PC	1 PC	1 user
Distribution Media	CD-ROM	CD-ROM	CD-ROM	CD-ROM	DVD-ROM
Licensing Program	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Autodesk Legacy Program
OS Required	Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition	Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional	Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2	Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP1	Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32/64 bits) Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32/64 bits) Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise (32/64 bits) Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64 bits) Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2
Package Type	Retail	Retail	Retail	Info unavailable	Retail
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Buying choices	Royal Discount $41.77 In stock: Yes VioSoftware Inc. $41.76 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	E-mail me when this product is available Find Works 8.0 Standard Edition from our auction partner, eBay	Amazon.com $30.49 In stock: Yes TigerDirect.com $36.99 In stock: Yes Softwaremedia.com $30.42 In stock: Yes Prices from 8 CNET Certified stores	Newegg.com $139.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	CDW Corporation $2,209.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store
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