Google CEO Eric Schmidt has confirmed there will be a presentation layer for Google Docs & Spreadsheets. While Google has web-based applications for word processing and spreadsheet management, the addition of a Power Point-style presentation application could be the final step in turning Google's online office suite into a serious Microsoft Office competitor.As with Docs & Spreadsheets, the new program will be focused on collaboration, allowing multiple users to edit a presentation.
There've been rumors for the past few months that Google was working on presentation software. So far, there's no sign of a presentation layer on the Google Docs & Spreadsheets page, but it's not clear from Schmidt's remarks if the new service is ready to launch or still in development. Of course, since it's a Google product we can be fairly certain it will bear a beta tag whenever it does make its first public appearance.
Update: It looks like Google has acquired Tonic Systems to help with the presentation software, which is due out this summer.
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4-18-2007 @ 8:44AM
ladob said...
I use Google Docs a lot. Let´s hope this new development works as well.
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4-18-2007 @ 3:02PM
Doug said...
Try this version of online presentation software http://www.empressr.com/
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4-18-2007 @ 8:31PM
Blake said...
So, has Microsoft sued any of these online office programs yet?
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5-02-2007 @ 6:44PM
zotokk said...
I think www.zoho.com is the best web based office. They have a PPT equivalent months ago.
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