Google to Sell Online Software Suite

Thu Feb 22, 2007 4:32 AM EST

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Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer

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Aryeh Talnir

As Microsoft's Kirk Gregersen implies, having more, viable choices is good for everyone.
The time for the software-as-a-service model has arrived. With all the piracy going
on, this seems to be the only decent alternative, and it is a viable one for applications
of moderate size and scope. For bigger behemoth (CAD, graphics design, video
production, music production) I personally doubt it, but don't discard it as a possibility.
Further, adopting this model will reduce considerably the dependency on the platform.
There shouldn't be a need for "compatible" software in Linux/Solaris/Windows, just
a client that supports the protocol. Hope this is indeed the case. Kudos to Google for
this step!

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#1 - Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:28 AM EST

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Scott (Scoop) Butki

I had forgotten that it was invite-only as everyone I know uses gmail

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#2 - Fri Feb 23, 2007 12:23 PM EST

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Scott (Scoop) Butki

I had forgotten that it was invite-only as everyone I know uses gmail

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#3 - Fri Feb 23, 2007 12:24 PM EST

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Scott (Scoop) Butki

Oh sorry, wrong article. My bad.

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#4 - Fri Feb 23, 2007 12:25 PM EST

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polo

is it free?

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#5 - Sun Mar 4, 2007 10:03 PM EST

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