The news of the day is Microsoft's launch of its Live Mesh synchronization offering, a key part of its Software Plus Services initiative. The IT media is abuzz with stories about Live Mesh and what it brings to the field. Here's a roundup of a few good stories:
Ina Fried of Beyond Binary attempts to simplify everything by offering an FAQ that answers basic questions about Live Mesh, such as what it is, how it works, and what it can do.
Computerworld reports that analysts are saying Live Mesh is Microsoft's attempt to shift the playing field back to its strengths. The article quotes one analyst as saying the announcement is a step backward, rather than forward, pointing out that Microsoft seems to be trying to move Web 2.0 to its proprietary Windows offering.
SeekingAlpha has Microsoft playing "catch up," according to a post by Jeff Kaplan, a noted SaaS analyst. Kaplan compares Microsoft's efforts to those of SaaS leader Salesforce.com, noting that Microsoft seems to be trying to redefine the trends to fit its own terms.
In the Dave's Download blog on US News and World Report, blogger Dave notes the confusion in how Microsoft is presenting the offering and that it's apparently aimed at consumers.
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