Microsoft tests subscription pricing for Office

By JESSICA MINTZ, AP Technology Writer, Technology / Software

(AP) -- Microsoft Corp. is experimenting with selling its Office suite of programs to consumers on a subscription basis.

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Posted by Corban 04/23/08 14:06

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So what's the breakeven point between the subscription and purchase versions? If you're going to keep a version for 10 years (Office 97 is still good!) then obviously you want to buy. But if you intend on replacing constantly, then a subscription model may be worth it.

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Posted by superhuman 04/23/08 16:26

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m$ft is scared of Google's free service, they know all too well that their bloated crap software is pissing lots of people off and the moment a viable alternative arrives there will be a massive exodus of office users.
Go Google, KILL!