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There's a lot of work being done on developing web applications that could replace standard 'office applications' like word processors (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), presentation builders (Power Point) and more.

Here are a few examples:

Writely.com - it's a word processor, it's in beta, and it's free. And it works in IE, Mozilla, and Firefox.
NumSum - lets you create simple spreadsheets. It's also in beta, and it's also free.
Kiko - an online calendar program. Works in IE and Firefox.
[url=http://online.thinkfree.com[/url]ThinkFree Office[/url] - Microsoft-compatible word processor, presentation builder, and spreadsheet applications. And also lets you create PDF files. All free!
Meebo - online Instant Messenging -- use AIM, ICQ, Yahoo Messenger, Jabber, GTalk, Microsoft Messenger -- all in one browser window!

Some of these are really cool, and some still need some work. But if you're into this sort of thing, you might want to give a few of them a try.

Cheers,

Wil

Buisnesses will always need software...The internet is insecure compared to software...

True, but "Office applications' aren't just for people in offices. But you're right, it's definitely not going to work for a lot of businesses. But it might work for some.

I know a lot of people using all sorts of different ways to try to keep their data as mobile as their jobs require -- laptops, PDAs, external HDDs, USB memory keys, Zip drives, etc. Something like this might be an option for some of them.

Cheers,

Wil

wil wrote:True, but "Office applications' aren't just for people in offices. But you're right, it's definitely not going to work for a lot of businesses. But it might work for some.

I know a lot of people using all sorts of different ways to try to keep their data as mobile as their jobs require -- laptops, PDAs, external HDDs, USB memory keys, Zip drives, etc. Something like this might be an option for some of them.

Cheers,

Wil

I agree with you wil

Look for Microsoft to start buying up these companies if they represent any real threat to Office.

yes rememper Microsoft anti spy ware

Doubtfully

microsoft is a Buisnesses company they will buy all good programs

The internet isn't secure enough for office work.

Most of the offices will have active internet connection. But they do not have any web browser to access it. That will be a major problem for this. ie They can download their mails. But they could not even be able to visit sites such as Yahoo!, Google, etc.

Hey norulez! How did you get these user images?