9 Web-Based Office Productivity Suites (PC World)

August 20, 2009

As netbooks proliferate, the talk about cloud computing buzzes on. And as Microsoft and Google ready their cloud-based app suites, a bevy of lesser known ‘Webtops’ are available now. We take a look at the main ones, and pick the winners.

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9 Web-Based Office Productivity Suites (PC World)

August 20, 2009

As netbooks proliferate, the talk about cloud computing buzzes on. And as Microsoft and Google ready their cloud-based app suites, a bevy of lesser-known ‘Webtops’ are available now. We take a look at the main ones, and pick the winners.

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9 Web-Based Office Productivity Suites (PC World via Yahoo! News)

August 20, 2009

Both Google and Microsoft are making big promises about browser-based environments that allow you to access documents, spreadsheets, calendars, contacts, and more, all in one place online. But so far, it’s not entirely clear how these systems will work or what they will be able to do. Google’s Chrome OS, for example, will be designed primarily to get you online faster.

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Three charged with payroll fraud (The Daily News Transcript)

August 20, 2009

A Norwood man and two Westborough men have been charged in a scheme to avoid paying payroll taxes to the IRS, according to acting US Attorney Michael Louck’s office.

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Web-Based Psychotherapy Can Work (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

August 20, 2009

THURSDAY, Aug. 20 (HealthDay News) — Online psychotherapy with patient and therapist texting each other in real-time can be effective, potentially giving thousands or even millions of patients new access to much-needed treatment, researchers say.

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Supporting the 21st-century office (TechRepublic)

August 20, 2009

As workplaces become more virtual and IT pros support greater numbers of telecommuters, new ways of thinking about the “office” are necessary. Find out what’s in store for the 21st-Century office in an upcoming live event.

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Microsoft addresses TechEd ‘netbook-gate’ (New Zealand’s National Business Review)

August 20, 2009

Microsoft’s Tech Ed, beginning September 14, is easily New Zealand’s largest conference. Last year, the Sky City Convention Centre’s cavernous main hall was too small to accommodate all of those wanting to watch keynotes. This recessionary year, there’s a special offer for people who buy tickets: the opportunity to buy an HP Mini 5101 notebook, including Windows 7 Ultimate and Microsoft Office …

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Microsoft Says it Will Temporarily Stop Selling Office if Word Ban Isn’t Lifted (AnandTech)

August 20, 2009

Company also says that the ban will cause it “irreparable” harm…

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DoD moving to virtual lifetime electronic records (Fort Leavenworth Lamp)

August 20, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – For service members who still remember hand-carrying their medical records back and forth to appointments, the new virtual lifetime electronic record will help prevent misplaced paperwork and help providers maintain and offer quality health care, the acting director of the program said.

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Mayor Nutter: Courts May Face ‘Virtual Shutdown’ (CBS 3 Philadelphia)

August 20, 2009

Philadelphia’s court system will face a “virtual shutdown” if the cash-strapped city does not get state approval for a sales tax increase and changes to how it makes its pension payments.

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