Office 2010 - free

Microsoft plans with the release of Office 2010 to release a special free version of Office 2010 Starter in addition to the free Office Web Apps. This version, available only for OEM, according to company forecasts, will be pre-installed on 80% of new computers and laptops.

The Office 2010 Starter edition will contain only light versions of Word and Excel, which is often more than enough for a regular user. At the same time, a user with a free but limited in capacity office can receive a special card for upgrading his free version to a more advanced version or a version containing more programs.

Thus, Office 2010 Starter will replace the Microsoft Works package. Microsoft expects that this move will further increase the popularity of the office suite and bring greater profits for both the company and its partners.
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via cnet.com

PS: this is not an April Fool's joke