MacJury #807: More on the Microsoft/Yahoo Merger, and “Can I Get Rid of Office Yet?”

The MacJury hears more evidence on the on-again, off-again Microsoft/Yahoo merger…or buyout…or whatever it is as you read this. The panel discusses the latest information, Yahoo’s motivations, Google’s involvement in the developments, and why you should feel sorry for Microsoft. Also on the docket is the question of whether current software such as iWork ’08, open source alternatives and cloud computing make it possible to abandon the Microsoft Office suite.

The members of the panel include:

Jacqui Cheng Scott McNulty Warren Williams Chuck La Tournous Chuck Joiner
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Links:

Ars Technica

The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Fork You.TV

AppleWorks Users Group

iWork Users Group

RandomMaccess

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Google Ends Microsoft’s Yahoo Search from The New York Times


Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home & Student Edition


Apple iWork’08

Google Docs

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