Tech | July 15, 2009 | 5 comments

Microsoft's Fatal Google Obsession

source: http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-07-15/microsofts-fatal-google-obsession/...

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In its latest attempt to unseat Google, Bill Gates’ company just announced it will give away Microsoft Office for free. Douglas Rushkoff on why it could doom the software giant.
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5 comments // Microsoft's Fatal Google Obsession

  • Uilleam
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      Uilleam  

    • He has a point. However, I don't see that MSFT has a choice. Because of Google's near monopoly with online advertising, they have effectively become the MSFT of years past when the browser wars were all the rage. I would bet, a small sum but still bet, that if MSFT offered an online Office for a reasonable yearly subscription, they could maintain their market share. Google Docs can't really compare with Office yet, and a nominal subscription fee would fund the application until other sources of revenue kicked in.

    • 2 years ago
  • grabnar
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      grabnar  

    • I find this whole Google Vs. Microsoft debate interesting. In the end though, i think Microsoft will triumph over Google.

    • 2 years ago
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