Google has just bought startup Upstartle the makers of Writely, the online word processing software. According to the article this puts Google in direct competition with Microsoft Office, except they now need a spreadsheet program and something for doing presentations.
If it’s a spreadsheet Google want then how about wikiCalc, an online spreadsheet created by Dan Bricklin. Bricklin was the co-author of VisiCalc, the first ever spreadsheet that appeared way back in the early 80’s, or was it the late 70’s.
And what about using Wimpypoint for creating online presentations. OK, maybe not!
I particularly like the comment at the end of the article:
Writely’s founders said on their Web site they sold to Google to broaden the user base from thousands to millions.
Yeah right! I suppose the large amount of cash on offer had nothing to do with it right?
