Hey guys i just downloaded the microsoft office 2010 beta version. before i had 2007. so i was wondering whats the difference between beta version and the regular version that you have to pay?

Beta is one of the Software Development life cycle Stage. Software Develpoments go through several stages -

Pre-Alpha

This is just an abstract idea of proposed software system. Though coding start from this phase

Alpha

In this phase you will have working script but it may have lots of bugs and all the features supposed to have may not be there

Beta 

Beta is considered as a final product. In this stage the Software surely have all the intended features and are working  and the product is publicly availabe for testing. Yet this is not called final products because there may be chance of encountering bugs that may not have shown in Alpha testing.

Final Release

 once the Beta testing is successfull, final product is released.

thx man... i just wasn't sure if i should continue with the beta version or go back to 07, since its the final version i guess i will stick with beta 10

Hey last_buddha,

I have been using this office 2010 since 6 month.. its really cool..MS has hit the floor this time :)...have you tried one note 2010...it has made my day heaven

You are welcome Last_Buddha Bro. I am just sharing the knowledge

yea mampakha i started using one note couple month ago.. i saw the kid in my class using it so ever since i use it... great to use it in class to take notes

I use the one note everyday.....its just love it...its kinda dashboard..and cool thing is about it..you don't have to save or anything..just type is or past it..and do whatever you want..doesn't have to bother with saving or dataloss..y

Have you guys tried Evernote??? To to it's website and check the features.....I find it really useful.....