Microsoft recently released the preview of Office 2013. When I went to the download site, it was filled with Microsoft Office 365 information. I am curious; what is the difference between the two software packages?
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I've installed the Office 2013 preview, and other than the odd Metrofied colour schemes, it's really similar to Office 2007 and 2010. There's probably some new stuff, but its not very different from Office 2010 or 2007.
From what I can tell, Office 2013 refers to the desktop client proper - while Office 365 refers to their equivalent of Google docs - the online office client. They refer to the suite as Office 365 preview, but the software busts as (product) 2013. It also seems to refer to being able to 'Add services' so I'm guessing it would have integration with office 365 online. My Office/Microsoft UID/password doesn't seem to work on Office 365's regular logon so I'm guessing I've missed something, or it's not part of this preview.
See the about page the product information tab under the new Metroish file menu
It uses both names at the moment
Here's some screenshots of Word 2007, 2010 and 2013
Office 2007 Ultimate Edition
2010 starter
Office 2013 Preview
As you can see, Office 2013, at the very least refers to the desktop clients that make up office, and those may be somehow connected to the Office 365 suite. You still get a proper desktop client you can use offline however, not very different from what you're used to.
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