Tipping the Microsoft Cash Cow Could Be Adobe's Next Move

Iria · Aug 15, 2007, 05:30 AM

Source: Wired News
_______
When considering what your spreadsheets and documents might look like on the always-on desktop of the future, don't leave Adobe out of the picture.

The software maker famous for Flash and Photoshop is poised to take the plunge into the lucrative world of office applications. It may sound far-fetched at first, but the stage is set for Adobe to flex its muscle in the office-app arena. The company already has a strong presence in business software with its Acrobat suite of products and interest in its new platform for web-enabled applications that run on the desktop is rising quickly.

Aug 15, 2007, 05:30 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Tipping the Microsoft Cash Cow Could Be Adobe's Next Move Source: Wired News _______ When considering what your spreadsheets and documents might look like on the always-on desktop of the future, don't leave Adobe out of the picture. The software maker famous for Flash and Photoshop is poised to take the plunge into the lucrative world of office applications. It may sound far-fetched at first, but the stage is set for Adobe to flex its muscle in the office-app arena. The company already has a strong presence in business software with its Acrobat suite of products and interest in its new platform for web-enabled applications that run on the desktop is rising quickly.