Google Docs to be unleashed Wednesday?

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Google Docs to be unleashed Wednesday?

by Chris Gilmer Oct 11th 2006

Google is rumored to be preparing to release a new online service called Google Docs. The new service will integrate, and possibly merge, Google Spreadsheets and Writely. This move, which could be announced at the Office 2.0 conference tomorrow, slowly expands the online productivity suite that Google is working on. With this additional step, Google forges ahead in the online office space environment.

Another rumbling about a release at Office 2.0 is Zoho Virtual Office. In this latest release, Zoho packages all of its services together, which can include up to 10. The service is said to be free for individuals and $9.95 for business users.

Google has to get its suite of software organized and bundled, before Zoho takes the lead with its extremely promising online productivity software, just take a look at the demo. Stay tuned for what unfolds.

Tags: google, google docs, google news, GoogleDocs, GoogleNews, office 2, Office2, online software, OnlineSoftware, spreadsheets, virtual office, VirtualOffice, writely, zoho

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Nik Fletcher said 10:23AM on 10-11-2006

It's already unleashed for me:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikfletcher/266944516/

Nik

Tim Dorr said 10:24AM on 10-11-2006

Uh, this went live last night at 9 :)

Greg said 10:26AM on 10-11-2006

It is up. My Writely acct is now Google Docs.

Dirk said 10:31AM on 10-11-2006

uh...I've already got Google Docs & Spreadsheet in my Google account.

Danny said 11:05AM on 10-11-2006

http://docs.google.com/

Jack said 11:34AM on 10-11-2006

It's even on the Official Blog.
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2006/10/better-together-docs-spreadsheets.html

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