Microsoft to Begin Beta of Office Live Web Hosting Packages

HostReview.com
Tuesday, February 14, 2006; 10:24 AM

The world will get its first view of Microsoft Office Live starting February 15, 2006.  The suite of tools included in Microsoft Office Live includes a number specifically targeted at the web hosting industry:  domain name registration, e-mail accounts, and web hosting.  Office Live will also include a wide range of productivity services targeted at small businesses, from customer, project, and document management to a secure intranet that can be used by employees, customers, suppliers, and contractors. 

There will be three versions of the Office Live hosted service, including a free, advertising-supported web hosting package.  All three versions will be included in the beta program for free, but the two premium packages will include a subscription price of $29.95 per month when Office Live moves out of beta.