Comments on: Does a Web Office hurt Google or MSFT?

By: Shaneen Clarke

Shaneen Clarke — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:01:25 +0000

I've been using Google Docs almost everyday and I just notice I haven't opened my MSword for months now. I find web services more handy.

By: Shaneen Clarke

Shaneen Clarke — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:01:25 +0000

I've been using Google Docs almost everyday and I just notice I haven't opened my MSword for months now. I find web services more handy.

By: TechWag » University of Washington to begin beta testing Microsoft Web Based Office

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:54:11 +0000

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By: adondai

adondai — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 03:09:52 +0000

Exactly… I could use Office Live for collaboration I guess, but the other great thing about Google Docs is the simplicity and also the fact you can invite anyone with an email address to collaborate, even if it's not a Gmail account, no sign up involved… Office Live requires signup which is a pain if you just need to do stuff fast.

Also I think the other major point so many tech bloggers seem to forget is that MS moves with the curve, not ahead… no matter how much people have been banging on about moving to the 'cloud', it's really only now that mainstream businesses and users are actually interested…

By: rtwomey

rtwomey — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:31:24 +0000

I certainly agree with you on that. I think people that promote Google Docs as an Office killer aren't quite understanding what Google Docs is all about (and what it isn't). It's excellent for collaboration, and I use it regularly with people at work. However, it's definitely NOT an Office replacement.

Microsoft realizes this, and I think that's why having an online presence to compete with Google Docs will hurt Google far more than cannibalize any Office sales.