Microsoft Tests SaaS Waters With Subscription Office
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By Kevin McLaughlin, ChannelWeb Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled Equipt, a subscription-based service that weaves together Office applications, Windows Live OneCare security software, and Office Live Workspace, the Web-based extension of Office for...
 Browse > Home / Business, Technology / Microsoft Takes Office Online With Subscription Service Microsoft Takes Office Online With Subscription Service July 2, 2008 Washington (ChattahBox) - Microsoft announced on Wednesday the launch of a new subscription-based version of its Office software, consisting of Word and Excel. Microsoft announced that on July 15, they will launch Equipt, which will combine Word, as well as Excel. The new online version of Office will cost $69.99 per year and will be available on the U.S. only. When someone signs up for a subscription, it will allow a user to operate the software on up to 3 personal computers. Microsoft will also allow users to save documents online thanks to the Office Live workspace. Microsoft does not believe that the subscription-based Office offering will have any impact on sales of the regular Office. Source: ChattahBox
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