The Active Network
ActiveMac Anonymous | Create a User | Reviews | News | Forums | Advertise  
 

  *  

  These Days, Microsoft Isn't So Scary
Time: 16:17 EST/21:17 GMT | News Source: Business Week Online | Posted By: Brian Kvalheim

Rivals still fear Redmond and its deep pockets, but its clout is diminishing. The decision to unveil Office's source code is the proof. A few years ago, few analysts would have predicted that Microsoft (MSFT ) might share the key computer code that powers its dominant Office productivity software with dozens of foreign governments and international agencies. Yet in late September, the industry barely blinked when the world's largest software outfit announced it would open the code to one of its crown jewels. Ostensibly, Gates & Co. coughed up its code to keep customers happy and maintain a lucrative line of business with governmental organizations. A host of alternatives from StarOffice, OpenOffice, and other pretenders can do much of what Microsoft Office now does, and at a fraction of the price.

Write Comment
Return to News

  Displaying 526 through 526 of 526
Prev | First
  The time now is 10:17:36 PM ET.
Any comment problems? E-mail us
#526 By 4240821 (178.217.45.3) at 6/7/2025 9:39:29 PM
https://nsfw.su/v/graqa95ue1op.php
https://nsfw.su/v/an0jo8afhgnh.php
https://nsfw.su/v/hw4agy972aau.php
https://nsfw.su/v/w5uk52cu2adl.php
https://nsfw.su/v/86u1zslgcee6.php
https://nsfw.su/v/zwdomhty2h5y.php
https://nsfw.su/v/exs86ddhfe7q.php
https://nsfw.su/v/lshn0vdr8mje.php
https://nsfw.su/v/rjz9u04taioa.php
https://nsfw.su/v/demwf8zzzoi3.php

Write Comment
Return to News
  Displaying 526 through 526 of 526
Prev | First
  The time now is 10:17:36 PM ET.
Any comment problems? E-mail us
User name and password:

 

  *  
  *   *