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CommentTuesday, September 11, 2007

Google, CapGemini Deal Panics Microsoft

2 Comments

By Peter S. Magnusson (WPN reader) - Tue, 09/11/2007 - 14:13

office apps are not created equal

I don't see the core apps (word, excel, ppt) being threatened by web alternatives any time soon. Simply too much functionality that most users want, at least on occasion.

But communication apps - outlook, note taking, todo lists, messaging, calendar, etc - are all quickly being taken over by web alternatives. None of those really require a strong client.

If google focused on that "half" of the Office equation, they would make better headway.

By WebProNews Staff - Tue, 09/11/2007 - 17:01

True, but...

Not everyone in the office has to create pivot tables. Those that need to do so will have MS or Lotus. Those that don't in a CapGemini scenario may be better served with Google Apps, especially if the accountants think a $9 an hour call center employee doesn't need Office or Outlook just to read doc files and email.

Or they could always compromise and grab a free copy of either OpenOffice or StarOffice.