1) In my experience, yes, once you get it installed and running, except for
forms cache corruption. Clearing the cache usually fixes it. Choose Tools |
Options | Other | Advanced Options | Custom Forms, then click Manage Forms,
then Clear Cache. If simply clearing the cache doesn't fix the issue, try
the other steps detailed at
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;836558

2) Can't say. Haven't used the other products. The important question is
really whether it provides enough of the functionality *you* need.

3) BCM is designed as a standalone product. The update made BCM available to
Small Business Server 2003 users. BCM will get service packs like all other
Office products.

4) What corruption are you referring to?

More BCM answers at http://www.slipstick.com/bcm/bcmfaq.aspx
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"Geoffry" wrote in message
...
I recently upgraded to MS Business Contacts in Office
2003. It has corrupted and crashes regularly and now no
longer loads with Outlook.

My questions a
1. Is MS Business Contact Manager a stable product?

2. Can anyone give a guesstimate as to the functionality
compared to standard contact managers such as ACT and
Maximizer. i.e. 50%

3. Can you use BCM standalone without an exchange server
and expect MS updates? I noticed the only update
requires Exchange and Server 2003.

4. How do I correct the corruption? Is there a regular
update for BCM?

Thanks Geoffry