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Microsoft investigating alternative revenue streams for productivity software
Microsoft has revealed that it is experimenting with two new models for its Office-range of software in response to increased competition from open source rivals.
The Redmond-based firm is apparently testing both a subscription-based revenue model as well as one that is free to consumers but makes its money from advertising.
Microsoft has indicated that the subscription-based service should arrive before the end of the year. No pricing has been announced, though it will have to be lower than £10 a month for the Home and Student edition and £30 a month for the Standard edition to make it value for money.
Source: PC World
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come off it £10 per month yet you can buy it for £79 most people will use it for more than a couple of years, be realistic with the free versions of office lookalike around £2 per month for a student or family would be too much - rip off Britain again - I note while other countries get a price reduction on Vista good old Britain has to pay over the odds with no reduction!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Howard,
The price estimates were made based on the RRP of the products, which stand at £119.99 for the Student Edition and £360.99 for the Standard Edition.
And while yes, many retailers do sell the software for a much reduced amount, direct sales at Microsoft are at the RRP.
Hence the reasoning.
