Microsoft launches test of Office Live to provide small businesses with tools to create Web sites

SEATTLE Microsoft Corp. is launching a free test version of Office Live, one pillar in the company's plans to compete with the likes of Google Inc. and Salesforce.com Inc. by making more products and services that run over the Internet.

The test, to be available starting Wednesday morning, will provide very small businesses with tools to create Web sites and manage data online.

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