Microsoft To Make Office 2010 Available For Free Download

Surprise, surprise! Microsoft has announced that its Office 2010 software will include “lightweight” versions of the Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote programs. These applications, due to be launched next year, will be made freely available on the Internet for download by customers.

This latest move by Microsoft is seen by many as a reaction to Google’s free online Docs suite and reports of a new free Google operating system called “Chrome” although some analysts warn that it might cost them very much. Perhaps, the first positives that these action brings to mind is the gradual movement of major software programs by technology giants to the web environment which should promote healthy competition and eventually benefit consumers in the long run.

This latest move by Microsoft is seen by many as a reaction to Google’s free online Docs suite and reports of a new free Google operating system called “Chrome” although some analysts warn that it might cost them very much. Perhaps, the first positives that these action brings to mind is the gradual movement of major software programs by technology giants to the web environment which should promote healthy competition and eventually benefit consumers in the long run.

Update

An update to this article can be found here: Microsoft Launches Free Office 2010 Program