Ribbon-like interfaces (ala Office 2007)

[jinker]

however on the other hand office 2007 is, I am led to believe, a big improvement in terms of productivity

I can use word 2000 in my sleep and have no need to change, but my wife likes office 2007 a lot - uses it at work and home - she likes the ribbons too [I just asked], she is not technical if that is any indication

Not when you get the "word can't open because of an error" message everytime you try to use the programme. I've seen more revolving donuts than I care to remember. And, the only fix I can find is to change some of the registry settings. M$ should hang their heads in eternal shame.
And, don't get me started on that flippin' ribbon.

So here I am with a piece of software that costs hundreds and have had to install Open Office to get any work done. How much did that cost?....

Jinker

[handrawn]

Hummm ... and what should this tell you?

that something is wrong with Office 2007 - or that something is wrong with your installation?