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 as I should be considering how much I adore it. I suspect it’s that ‘old habits die hard’ axiom.

Don Reisinger has introduced me to a new suite that I wasn’t aware of yet – ThinkFree Office Online.  It sounds fantastic, and I actually can’t wait to check it out.  What impressed me about ThinkFree Office Online is the praise Don heaped on it:

ThinkFree Online offers all the “must-have” features available in Microsoft Office like a rich toolbar, a ruler bar, and an interface that offers simplicity and delivers the same feel as Word, Excel, or Powerpoint. Creating a document is simple and working with spreadsheets is a treat thanks to the tens of thousands of rows it provides, along with just about any formula that comes to mind. [source]

I’m thinking at this point, it might be time to switch. I’m pretty sure Microsoft Office has something to be concerned about with all the online, open source and free options out there. Maybe Google Docs has something to worry about in ThinkFree as well….

Post from: EveryJoe

Microsoft’s Stranglehold on Office Suites

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, 0% of all votes

Total Votes: 36  Started: February 3, 2008You an interpret the results, but personally, it simply shows a clear market share of these online office suites. I would like to thank you all for participating with our last month’s poll and hope to see you around participating our monthly poll.

Please cast your vote in the right side panel for the current poll. Thank you.

Post from: EveryJoe

Poll: Will you support Microsoft OOXML? Plus, February Poll Results