The latest beta release of the next generation of business productivity tools is now available to try free of charge. Get it here: http://www.microsoft.com/uk/office/preview/default.mspx.

Remember: this is beta software so it's not quite the finished article. But having a play with this beta version is a great way to get a preview of how the Microsoft Office System will be overhauled in its next release. Let me know what you think.

PS Want to see Outlook 2007 in action without having to install the Beta? My colleague Darren Strange has recently recorded a short blogcast that does a nice job of showing off a few of the new features.