Microsoft’s Stranglehold on Office Suites
December 10, 2008 by Colleen Coplick
Filed under Computers
Despite what I said yesterday about only 1% of users actually using Google Docs, it seems that this isn’t really a deterrent to other pundits thinking that perhaps Microsoft has something to worry about.
The fact that Microsoft has been talking about releasing the next version of Office for oh so long, it’s not like we don’t have options anymore. We used to need Office in order to be productive, but not so much anymore with suites like Open Office, Zoho, and Google Docs available.
Now, I love Google Docs, and I have to admit, I’m not using it nearly as much …read more
Poll: Will you support Microsoft OOXML? Plus, February Poll Results
March 3, 2008 by Jerome Locson
Filed under Computers
It’s March 2008 and time for new poll and here’s the question:
Will you support Microsoft OOXML?
We have heard or read news about the efforts done by Microsoft in pursuing to have OOXML standardized at ISO. But the organization is still re-evaluate the issues raised with OOXML. So, what do you think about OOXML? Will you support it?
Anyway, here’s the result for February’s Poll Result:
What is your preferable Online Office Suites?
Google Docs with 21 votes, 58% of all votes
Zoho Online with 9 votes, 25% of all votes
Microsoft Office Live with 6 votes, 17% of all votes
Live Documents with 0 votes, …read more




