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Google To Steal Office Web Apps' Thunder?
Barence writes "Google has stepped up its assault on Microsoft's productivity software with the acquisition of a start-up company that allows Office users to edit and share their documents on the Web. The search giant has acquired DocVerse for an undisclosed sum. Product manager Jonathan Rochelle said DocVerse software makes it easier for users and businesses to move their existing PC documents to the cloud, and that Google 'fell in love with what they were doing to make that transition easier.' Microsoft said in an emailed statement that Google's acquisition of DocVerse acknowledges that customers want to use and collaborate with Office documents. 'Furthermore, it reinforces that customers are embracing Microsoft's long-stated strategy of software plus services, which combines rich client software with cloud services.'"
Most users don't realize this, but what you consider to be a "web app" is most likely neutered to be compatible with IE6. You've probably never experienced what a real web app can be, which is basically identical to a desktop app, UI wise.
Ah, young love. "Google 'fell in love with what they were doing to make that transition easier.'
Nothing like falling in love to heat up the corporate personhood debate.
-kgj
DocVerse says: That's right ladies, I'm dating Google now. I know there are rumors of him having other girls, but what can I say? He doesn't follow any of the rules! Besides, I hear his data centers are HUGE!
Google: Yeah boys, DocVerse is a cute little thing to be sure. I'll protect her as long as she puts out.
Microsoft: You damn kids with your free spirited sex and cloud-computing-rock-and-roll! Get off my lawn you patchouli-scented, long-haired hippies!
Motorcycles, Robots, Space Gossip and More!
Well call me crazy, but I prefer the dual presentation modes of mime and interpretive dance, myself.
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But there's already been a funeral...
Of course nobody reads the FAQ! If people read the FAQ, the Questions wouldn't be so Frequently Asked.
... don't think crippling Powerpoint and forcing a throwback will change anything.
It will actually be a very big regression - most people will have to present with the lights on, which will ruin my napping.
That is all.
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