Google lends hand to microsoft office

"Google lends a hand to Microsoft Office rival"

The Times (UK) posts a story about Google's plans to help OpenOffice.org:
"Google is opening up yet another front in its battle with Microsoft by backing a competitor to Bill Gates’ dominant Office software package.

The internet search and advertising company is set to hire programmers to improve OpenOffice, a freely distributed "open source" alternative to products including Word, Microsoft’s massively popular word processor, it was revealed today. "
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,9075-1851613,00.html

Further reporting at ZDNet:
http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9593_22-5920762.html