Well not quite, but close enough if you are looking at purchasing in upcoming months.
Im running the 2010 beta on all my machines, is lightning quick and I have no probems with it at all.
Running the version helps too :)
http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft...grade-for-free
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If customers purchase Office 2007 between March 5, 2010 and September 30, 2010, Microsoft will allow you to download and upgrade to Office 2010 for free.