MS Planning Free Web-Based Business Software 132
nieske writes "In response to Google Apps for Your Domain, Microsoft is also planning to release free web-based business software. The software will be ad-supported, but a paid, ad-free version will also be available.
From the article: 'Revenue from software licenses for Office and the Windows operating system accounts for a bulk of Microsoft revenues. The challenge for Microsoft will be to make sure a free or, possibly, a subscription-supported version of Works won't hurt sales of its dominant Office software, which accounted for a quarter of the company's $44 billion in sales last year.' Would you choose an ad-supported online version of Microsoft Office over other free options like OpenOffice or Google Apps for Your Domain?"
Silly Question (Score:5, Funny)
Of course we wouldn't. But then again, this is slashdot you're trying to troll.
Your secrets are double super safe... (Score:5, Funny)
[Steve B] Oh look, this guy is working on a patent for a new chair.
[Bill G] Muhahahahahahahahahhaha...
[Steve B] Yes Bill, now we'll have all their secrets, stop that.
[Bill G] Muhahahahahahahahahhaha...
Re:Oh wonderful.... (Score:5, Funny)
e) Everything you create with it will be DRMed to within an inch of its life. (You will be able to use your document again, but only if you call Microsoft first and ask if its OK).
Ad supported? I can see it now... (Score:3, Funny)
At least it will answer the longstanding question:
K23: =Revenue
K24: VISIT CLASSMATES.COM !
K25: =Profit!
Quick (Score:3, Funny)
Re:and long term... (Score:5, Funny)