To many people, there is only one player in the Office Suite application space: Microsoft Office. They might be surprised to learn that there are several other players in this market, and some of them are worth consideration. Back in the 90’s, the market wasn’t dominated by Microsoft. You might remember StarOffice, Lotus Works, WordPerfect, ClarisWorks, IBM Works, or even Xoom Office. The marketing engine of Microsoft wants you to think they are the one and only choice, but we are here to remind you there are dozens of other available options. Depending on your wants, needs, and technological desires, some of these options can save you money.