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Microsoft confirms testing of ‘Albany’ low-cost Office suite

Mike — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:51:12 +0000

Microsoft confirmed on Friday it is planning to release a subscription-based “value box” of low-end productivity software code-named Albany, and has sent an early version of the product to thousands of beta participants for private testing. News surfaced last month that Microsoft was planning the suite to compete with Google Docs and other free or low-cost productivity suites available in the consumer market. Microsoft late last month sent out select invitations to test Albany, asking people to sign nondisclosure agreements just to sign up for the test, sources close to the company said at the time. Albany provides what consumers have told Microsoft are the “essential” products they use on a computer.

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Microsoft Office Live Workspace Now Available to Everyone

Mike — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:02:25 +0000

Microsoft Office Live Workspace, previously available by invitation only, has just announced the worldwide launch of its public beta version. Anyone can now sign up for the service, which allows Microsoft Office users to access and share their documents online. Additionally, Microsoft is rolling out several new features to Live Workspace

Activity panel
Direct links
Multi-file upload
Improved sharing

In addition to launching publicly and offering the service for free, Microsoft is putting some serious marketing money behind the product. The company is offering more than 30,000 prizes, including free Microsoft wares like Xbox 360s, Zunes, and software, plus $100,000 in college education funds for a grand prize winner.

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Google urges ISO to reject Microsoft Office Open XML

Mike — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:34:19 +0000

The head of Google’s open-source programs on Monday urged international delegates to vote against certifying Office Open XML as an ISO standard, saying the Microsoft-led effort poses a risk to users who want free access to documents. Delegates from international standards bodies are meeting in Geneva this week to resolve technical comments submitted after Office Open XML (OOXML) failed to pass as a standard last September. The results of the five-day ballot resolution meeting are critical for Microsoft’s two-year bid to get ISO certification.

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