Thinking of upgrading to Microsoft Office 2013? Read this first.

Be aware that your computer may not run Office 2013

Office 2013 does not work with Windows XP or Vista.  Also, if you opt for Office 365, you can only download the latest version, which is 2013.  If you are one of the many businesses and personal users still using Windows XP or Vista, you should pass on both Office 2013 and 365 until you upgrade to a newer version of Windows.

Know that Office 2013 is not compatible with Exchange 2003

While it is typical of Microsoft to only provide support for the two most recent product versions, this one is a source of frustration for many businesses.  Many companies were not aware of this incompatibility until upgrading to Office 2013, only to find that they couldn’t use Outlook.  If you are planning to upgrade your PCs and Office software, you will need to budget for an upgrade to Exchange 2010 or 2013.