I currently have Microsoft Access 2000, should I upgrade to 2003?

Question

It is worth it to upgrade or is 2000 just as good?

So do all of you still use your black and white TV? If it didn't break, why switch to color TV?

Answer 1

Hi Stephen,

I've used both Access 2000 and 2003 extensively. Microsoft has a list of the new features in 2003: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010714971033.aspx


Two features are particularly helpful to me:

Object Dependencies is a useful tool. I use it when taking over a database someone else designed but did not document well.

SharePoint integration is great. If you do much work with SharePoint, you'll find it easy to seamlessly integrate the two. You can use a Sharepoint list as a linked table in Access, transform data with queries, and then generate reports. If you're familiar with InfoPath, you can use it to build external forms to link to either Access or Sharepoint.

The other features are nice to have, but are really just time savers, not new functionality.

Is it worth the upgrade? For me, it has been. Take a look at the feature list and decide for yourself based on your needs.

Also, before you upgrade, take a look at the Access 2007 previews. It's a radical departure from the current look/feel and might be worth it for you to wait a few months. http://office.microsoft.com/search/redir.aspx?AssetID=XT101731611033&Origin=HH101924061033&CTT=5

Good luck!

Answer 2

If it is currently doing what you need it to do, why spend the money?

I am sure the difference between black & white TV to color is much, much greater than the difference between office 2000 and 2003.

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Answer 4

pick one:

if it aint broke dont fix it
or
fix it before its broke

Answer 5

If it's not broken, don't fix it.