Microsoft 2007 upgrade hits Robins this summer Published June 6, 2008 By Holly Birchfield 78 ABW/PA Robins Air Force Base, Ga. -- Robins Network users will soon notice a change in the appearance of their computer software. Robins will upgrade its government computers with the Microsoft Office 2007 package beginning this month, as part of an Air Force-wide deployment of the software. The phased upgrade will take effect between June 8 and July 13 at the base. Fran DuPerry, 78th Communications Group Information Technology Depot manager, said the Force Training Directorate has already trained nearly 1,700 computer users on the software since August 2007. About 1,200 people at Robins have volunteered to test the software in different areas to help pinpoint and head off any problems with the software. Ms. DuPerry said once people get past the initial adjustment, she's certain they'll like upgrade. "It brings them more up to date with the outside (world)," she said. "The tools will become more efficient. The office suite has been upgraded. The menus have a different look and a different feel, and they've actually consolidated some features that are really good enhancements for most users." Ms. DuPerry said changes can be seen in programs like Word, PowerPoint, Excel and others. Microsoft Office 2007 offers tutorials in its programs to help users get adjusted. "They've really done a great job getting people to embrace the new product, and personally, I love it," Ms. DuPerry said. Air Force Materiel Command has identified some areas that may not work with the software and those impacted have been notified, Ms. DuPerry said. Those with problems shoud call 926-4357 for assistance.