Disruptive technologies. Google vs. Microsoft

Silicon Valley Insider explains why they choose Google Apps over Microsoft Office.

Two years ago, it would have been unthinkable for our burgeoning little business (thank you!) to function without a single copy of Microsoft Office or Windows. Now, it’s easier, cheaper, and more convenient. And, so far, in our office alone, that change has cost Microsoft about $2,000 of revenue.

Ditto for image editing software. The open source and thus free Gimp will do most anything most of us need. And for quick editing, use the free online Imager and Pixer.