We are getting pressured to use Office 365 for some things and I am hesitant to go that direction (in general I don't like upgrading software without a damn good reason and just because it's the latest and greatest doesn't qualify as a damn good reason, in my book, if the existing software meets my needs just fine).
The biggest concern I have is whether I will be able to use programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint under Office 365 even without an internet connection. I don't mind if I have to have an internet connection to install them, but when I'm at home and the internet's out for days at a time I want to be able to work on stuff. Does anyone know whether an internet connection is required in order to use any of the features (I'm not talking about features, such as e-mail or instant messaging, the fundamentally need such a connection to operate).
I'm also not too fond of the entire subscription model in which I have to continue to pay forever if I want to be able to edit things I created years ago. Is there still a non-subscription Office version?
Please don't spend a bunch of time telling me about all the shareware or Linux or IoS or Android alternatives.
The biggest concern I have is whether I will be able to use programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint under Office 365 even without an internet connection. I don't mind if I have to have an internet connection to install them, but when I'm at home and the internet's out for days at a time I want to be able to work on stuff. Does anyone know whether an internet connection is required in order to use any of the features (I'm not talking about features, such as e-mail or instant messaging, the fundamentally need such a connection to operate).
I'm also not too fond of the entire subscription model in which I have to continue to pay forever if I want to be able to edit things I created years ago. Is there still a non-subscription Office version?
Please don't spend a bunch of time telling me about all the shareware or Linux or IoS or Android alternatives.