Does it mean that web-based versions of MS Office applications are in the works? Don't hold your breath. But being able to edit documents, create spreadsheets, edit images, and track email, tasks and customers should get less expensive, if not easier, since most of the applications in our web-based office toolbox are free.
Application | Alternatives |
Internet Explorer (browser) | Firefox, Opera, Safari (yes, Safari now runs on Windows) |
Outlook email | Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Zoho Mail |
Outlook calendar | Backpack, 30boxes , Google Calendar, Kiko, Yahoo! Calendar |
Word (text editor) | Google Docs, ThinkFree Write, Whiteboard |
Excel (spreadsheet) | Google Spreadsheet, ThinkFree Calc, Zoho Sheet |
Powerpoint (presentations) | Empressr, Google Presentation (soon), Spresent, Thinkfree Show, Zoho Show |
Project (project management) | AceProject, AgendaPoint, Basecamp, Clocking IT, GoPlan, Hiveminder, Lighthouse, Project Desk |
Paint, Photoshop (image editors) | Cellsea, Fauxto, OnlinePhotoTool, Phixr, Picnik, Picture2Life, Pixenate, Pixer.us, Preloadr, SnipShot |
ACT! (CRM, contact management) | Highrise |