Google moves to shake up software, take on Microsoft - The Boston Globe

Perhaps it'll be a bit more successful than, e.g., OpenOffice.org... 

The company is bundling the Web-based software programs it offers free to consumers into a premium package and, in a challenge to Microsoft Corp., it will be selling a paid version to businesses.

Google's enterprise product, which will include e-mail, calendar, word processing, spreadsheet, instant messaging, and voice-over-Internet programs, is expected soon, said Dave Girouard , vice president and general manager for enterprise at the Mountain View, Calif., company.

Source: Google moves to shake up software, take on Microsoft - The Boston Globe