Google’s “Powerpoint” Application
In yet another direct attack on Microsoft’s core business, Google has acquired the assets of Zenter, a company that specialised in a providing software for creating online slide presentations. This is the latest addition to the ever growing segement of Google’s empire, Google Docs and SpreadSheets.
The price wasn’t disclosed by Google but I’m sure we can all guess the ball park figure ($$,$$$,$$$).
I must say, I’m a bit perplexed by the mixed signals we’re getting from the big G these day. I mean on the one hand, CEO Eric Schmidt openly says that Google is not competing with Microsoft, actually, this is his exact words in a recent press conference in Paris:
“We keep saying we are not doing that and no-one believes me. We don’t position them as competitive–it is a sharing paradigm,”
And on the other hand, we hear news like this. So what is it Eric, are you or aren’t you competing with Microsoft? Actually, don’t answer that, we all know you are so best of luck taking on MS Office. Although, I’ll have you know, I won’t be replacing my favourite slide presentation application anytime soon, sorry mate.
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