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March 2, 2015

Why subscribe to Office when so much is free?

By ANICK JESDANUN
AP Technology Writer

NEW YORK — Just as I was warming up to choosing a Microsoft Office 365 subscription over making a one-time software purchase, Microsoft started giving away a lot of subscription benefits for free. The company now offers Word, Excel and others at no cost on most mobile devices.

It's a smart move by Microsoft, but it makes me wonder whether you really need a subscription, which starts at $70 a year.


 
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