Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Service Pack 2 released

Microsoft Corp.’s Macintosh Business Unit (MacBU) has released Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Service Pack 2 (SP2), a midcycle free update that is designed to improve the Office 2008 experience with better speed, stability and compatibility.

The company says SP2 delivers highly requested features throughout the suite as well as a new tool, Document Connection for Mac, that helps improve access and browsing to documents on SharePoint Products and Technologies and Microsoft Office Live Workspace. These new improvements and features are part of Microsoft’s long-standing investment in delivering excellent cross-platform collaboration and compatibility for Mac users, and the commitment has paid off.

“There’s never been a better time to try Office 2008 for Mac — with SP2 we are not only delivering on top customer requests midcycle, but also taking a first step in bringing Microsoft software plus services to Mac users,” said Mike Tedesco, senior product manager for MacBU at Microsoft. “This connection unlocks the door for Mac users to Microsoft services for easier collaboration and file sharing with colleagues, customers and classmates.”