Which one is best for your organization? I put them through their paces side by side. Overall, as you’ll see, Google’s service beats Microsoft’s because of its superior email, and because it offers a calendar, something that Microsoft does not. But if your primary focus is on website building, you’ll instead want to use Microsoft’s service.

The article covers the following areas in comparison:

• Initial Setup
• Google Initial Setup
• Windows Live Setup
• Home Page Creation
• E-Mail
• Calendar
• Overall Integration

Check it out! I know I’ve been underwhelmed with Office Live, at least their free services, which is what this article focuses on. I’m also a big fan of Google e-mail, but haven’t been real impressed with Google Calendar functionality. In the end, I think it always comes down to individual business needs and comfort level with the applications your choosing.

Source: Review: Microsoft Office Live basics Vs. Google Apps for your domain

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Software Deathmatch: Google Apps vs. Office Live

According to an article in Information Week, this could cause a problem with other domain registrars like GoDaddy or eNom. The Microsoft Office Live service which offers small businesses a free domain name, simple website, and 5 e-mail addresses for free, that could really cut into other registrar’s bottom lines.

I wrote awhile back about my Office Live Experience, and although it’s a great offering, I’m not sure it’s enough for the majority of small businesses to really choose the service over other options that may be available to them, at least not for the free version. I’m very interested in hearing what other people’s experiences and opinions are for the service. I know I still use GoDaddy for all of my domain registration name needs. I think what would be really exciting in the offering would be some Microsoft Exchange type of functionality for small businesses.
Source: Microsoft Office Live Beta Gets Traffic Spike

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Office Live Really Taking Off