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To: Reginald Middleton who wrote (24219)	10/8/1999 10:49:00 AM
From: Randy Ellingson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 27307

Unless it was great, I probably wouldn't use it for much. My documents are not simple, and include figures and equations with special formatting often. For these reasons, the trouble to use a less than standard program isn't worth it for me. I suppose MSFT is working towards something like this as well. The idea is great, and the time will come when most applications are handled this way, I suspect. Good luck with your new product. Randy

To: Reginald Middleton who wrote (24219)	10/8/1999 12:14:00 PM
From: trouthead	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 27307

No. Not yet. Why? Speed and security. jb

To: Reginald Middleton who wrote (24219)	10/8/1999 1:14:00 PM
From: Glen2	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 27307

>>Would you use a free, web-based office suite if it was offered from Yahoo today?<< No, I wouldn't. Because I've already made the investment in a desktop and a portable. I use the portable in airports, hotels, distant meeting rooms. These places just don't have terminals available. However, a free office suite might be appealing to entry- level folks and students, for whom the lure of "free" is probably appealing.