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Microsoft OneNote Full Cripple-Free 'Unlimited' 2013 Version - NOW COMPLETELY FREE @ Microsoft
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Posted 16 February 2015

Microsoft OneNote Full Cripple-Free 'Unlimited' 2013 Version - NOW COMPLETELY FREE @ Microsoft

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FULL VERSION, Not Limited Online-Only Version!!

A year ago, Microsoft decided to take on the big players in the online notes business.

The likes of Evernote were now up against Microsoft OneNote in the battle for the best cloud-based notes app. And with OneNote having been a well-loved component of Microsoft Office for a long time, users loved it. No longer did you have to pay through the nose for OneNote - you could now download a free version. However, it was only really capable of storing notes online in the cloud. If you wanted to use it to its full potential, you still needed to buy a copy.

BUT NOT ANY MORE!!

As of a few days ago, MS ONENOTE IS NOW UNLIMITED FREEWARE.
No longer do you have to download the upgraded version in order to get the full functionality.The full version of OneNote 2013, which runs on Windows 7 and 8.

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- Capture thoughts, ideas, and to-dos and sync them to all your devices
- Store and share your notebooks on OneDrive with your free Microsoft account
- Doesn't expire - use OneNote for as long as you like

For Windows, Windows Phone, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android & Web
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  1. hukdbarney's avatar
    badzed

    Cripple-Free? I don't think so. They are forcing us to use their cloud … Cripple-Free? I don't think so. They are forcing us to use their cloud server and log into a Microsoft account before we can even install it. I want full off-line version only.


    Does that not defeat the point of a 'cloud-based' notes app, the whole idea is to have your notes synchronised across all devices simultaneously.
  2. deleted494932's avatar
    kimplix

    Now to wait for Office 365 to be free rather than a trial



    I paid a total of £50 for a 5 user home licence valid until March 2019 (each of those 5 licences being eligible for unlimited cloud storage).
    Office 365 is near enough free if you know how to play the system

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  3. antdav's avatar
    Author
    See the Microsoft Press Release for the full announcement.
    blogs.office.com/201…ee/

    The relevant section says:
    "Today we’re happy to share that we’re adding even more to the free edition ... including these features previously reserved for paid editions:

    Password protected sections
    Page history
    Audio and video recording
    Audio search
    Embedded files

    The free edition of OneNote stores your notes on OneDrive."
    You shouldn't need an Office365 subscription but you will need a (free) Microsoft Live account in order to access OneDrive.

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    DOWLOAD LINKS

    Windows:
    onenote.com/dow…oad

    MAC OSX:
    itunes.apple.com/us/…=12

    iPad:
    itunes.apple.com/us/…t=8

    iPhone:
    itunes.apple.com/app…t=8

    Android:
    play.google.com/sto…-us

    Online: (Web)
    onenote.com/hrd

    Windows Phone:
    onenote.com/Win…one
    (edited)
  4. kimplix's avatar
    Now to wait for Office 365 to be free rather than a trial

    (edited)
  5. redflash's avatar
    Damn I was hoping they would now allow saving notebooks offline but alas you can still only save to onedrive, which is fine for using between multiple devices and important as a backup but I would have preferred the option to keep them 100% local if I want to.
  6. DemonFreak123's avatar
    I thought it was called handicapped?
  7. Rudidudi's avatar
    im waiting for onenote to support handwriting on the ipad, it will be awesome
  8. HotUkDale's avatar
    Hot from me very handy software for our work with all being able to update list of jobs to be done & add photos links etc. Thanks
  9. deleted1160120's avatar
    Result
  10. deleted473653's avatar
    Cripple-Free? I don't think so. They are forcing us to use their cloud server and log into a Microsoft account before we can even install it. I want full off-line version only.
  11. SIDEWAYSGIRAFFE's avatar
    kimplix

    Now to wait for Office 365 to be free rather than a trial



    Lol... I think we're gonna be waiting a while
  12. mikeyrobbo's avatar
    redflash

    Damn I was hoping they would now allow saving notebooks offline but alas … Damn I was hoping they would now allow saving notebooks offline but alas you can still only save to onedrive, which is fine for using between multiple devices and important as a backup but I would have preferred the option to keep them 100% local if I want to.


    pretty sure the REAL full version lets you do that.

    This is still "crippled" if not then
  13. mightyforest's avatar
    Is this capable of any functionality like Wunderlist? ie assigning tasks etc from notes to people?
  14. zshamas's avatar
    No upto date version for the Mac it seems even though most other platforms have a new 2015 version. What gives MS??? Hmmmmmmm..... I will pass on this for the time being, stick with Evernote me thinks.

    I do like and use this however just don't like having to be online all the time, which the current Mac version forces you to do.
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  15. royals's avatar
    Never use it and doubt I ever will. Just don't see the benefits. Another simple idea that has been over engineered.
  16. royals's avatar
    kimplix

    Now to wait for Office 365 to be free rather than a trial



    That won't happen. There is little competition other than limited options like OpenOffice

    Plus they would to shell a huge amount in refunds
  17. royals's avatar
    royals

    That won't happen. There is little competition other than limited … That won't happen. There is little competition other than limited options like OpenOffice Plus they would to shell a huge amount in refunds



    I meant that won't for several years
  18. deleted473653's avatar
    liamwba1

    Does that not defeat the point of a 'cloud-based' notes app, the whole … Does that not defeat the point of a 'cloud-based' notes app, the whole idea is to have your notes synchronised across all devices simultaneously.


    I didn't know this was a cloud-only app. I've been using OneNote on Desktop for years without having to sign into a Microsoft account or uploading all my sensitive data to a cloud server.
  19. cloudrush's avatar
    I thought this has always been free
  20. antdav's avatar
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    lanoormohamed

    I thought this has always been free


    Please take time to read the original post before commenting
  21. deleted1254053's avatar
    Is this still available
  22. electrolux's avatar
    Whre has peopls momory g0ne£,
  23. deleted1254305's avatar
    Beware, on my pc, this basically started installing the whole of Office in the background. Not good.
  24. zshamas's avatar
    Slight update on my last comment. The Mac does have an update but its only for Yosemite users (OSX 10.10 or later). Mac users with OS versions other than Yosemite will not see the update or if you do it will show up as incompatible.

    Bottom line is there doesn't appear to be any new version supporting the said features for users not on OSX Yosemite. If you know other please let me know.
  25. LukeCTI's avatar
    zshamas

    Slight update on my last comment. The Mac does have an update but its … Slight update on my last comment. The Mac does have an update but its only for Yosemite users (OSX 10.10 or later). Mac users with OS versions other than Yosemite will not see the update or if you do it will show up as incompatible. Bottom line is there doesn't appear to be any new version supporting the said features for users not on OSX Yosemite. If you know other please let me know.




    This bothered me, too. I have however chosen to upgrade to OSX Yosemite. It's free, so I'll try it out. I've a feeling I might regret it though.
  26. llusnewo's avatar
    As pathetic as this sounds one note has changed my professional life, the instant sync is amazing, totally platform independent (I'm using Android, Mac, W8 and W8 RT) and I honestly don't take paper notes anymore.

    I wish I was being paid by Microsoft but I#'m not
  27. wubba-lubba-dub-dub's avatar
    Software that has nothing over Evernote which can be used offline, and across all devices and has always been free.
  28. deleted494932's avatar
    rob85

    Software that has nothing over Evernote which can be used offline, and … Software that has nothing over Evernote which can be used offline, and across all devices and has always been free.



    Always free?
    The following URL suggests otherwise

    evernote.com/pre…um/
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