Well, Gazotto predicted that 2006 would be a big year in the war between Google and Microsoft. Google announced that it will be launching an online spreadsheet (think Microsoft Excel). However, unlike Excel it won’t have any advanced features such as macros.

As E-Commerce Times stated, Google’s recent activity is leading many to believe that Google is willing to compete with Microsoft on the desktop level.

They recently purchased Writely (an online word processing service), and released Google Calendar. These are the really at the center or Microsoft Outlook.

Since, Google’s spreadsheet, though, is currently thought to be aimed at a less tech savvy market. I would expect that Google be working on a more advanced function of it’s spreadsheet as soon as it releases its newest creation.

Google is staying tight lipped as it always is. It won’t state if it is competing with Microsoft, but you can expect Microsoft to be watching Google more closely. I’m sure they aren’t too pleased with Google’s next move.

As E-Commerce Times also stated, Google is basically giving people software free, where Microsoft makes millions off of Microsoft Office and Outlook profits. While Google obviously doesn’t have as huge a market share as does Microsoft, Microsoft wouldn’t be happy if it makes dents in its profit margin.

If people find out that Google can do the job well enough they just might switch - and save some cash doing it.

You can take a tour of Google Spreadsheets by clicking here.

[via E-Commerce Times]

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