AIP vs LIS For Office 2003?

Hi all,

I need to deploy Office 2003 and I have discovered there are many ways of
doing this!

Office 2003 compressed cd or cd

Create cache on client so any patches can be deployed via any method

office 2003 AIP

no cache on client so bits cant be added without net connectivity...

To update need fullfile software either installed locally or on AIP with a
redeploy... or does WSUS allow this?

http://www.wsuswiki.com/OfficeAdministrativeInstalls

If AIP is updated and client is not then errors occur with patches due to
installation source not matching the version? Online updates only function
with a base image?

Also can wsus function with AIP install?

I am really trying to work out whats going to happen if I deploy with GPO
because at least its an easier deployment... but does it take a lot more work
to keep it in check??

Any ideas?