Thanks, Russ! Package including OneCare would cost $200 to buy the traditional way Jessica Mintz, Associated Press (07-07) 04:00 PDT Seattle -- Microsoft Corp. will begin selling its Office programs to consumers on a subscription basis starting in mid-July, in a bid to reach thrifty PC buyers who would otherwise pass on productivity software. The move may also set the stage for Microsoft to offer its consumer-oriented programs as services over the Web, by acclimating people to the new pricing model such a shift could require. The software bundle, which also includes Microsoft's Live OneCare computer security software, will be sold at nearly 700 Circuit City stores for $70 per year. ...