Microsoft recently announced plans to make its flagship Microsoft Office suite available over the internet, accessible through a web browser. The full text has more details.
Chris Capossela, Senior VP at Microsoft’s Business Division, announced that the new Office Web applications will be lightweight versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. With these new applications, people can use a browser to create, edit, and collaborate on Office documents. This platform will provide a consistent Office experience across the PC, phone, or browser. More info available online from Microsoft’s website .