Microsoft will make its Office suite of software available for rental in the UK by the end of 1999. In a move described by analysts as a direct response to StarOffice, the Internet office suite from arch rival Sun Microsystems, Microsoft said it will partner with companies including BT to offer its Office Online service to UK businesses over the Internet.
Microsoft will make its Office suite of software available for rental in the UK by the end of 1999. In a move described by analysts as a direct response to StarOffice, the Internet office suite fro...
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