Where Groove is Headed in Version 3

Grok Headline matches for Where Groove is Headed in Version 3

Get your groove on

Get your groove on 03/15/2003 04:45 AM
So we're at my friend's house (my date for the night *wink*) so I find out that the other night...

Groove, Not Gravy

Groove, Not Gravy 04/05/2005 03:56 AM

Apparently, Groove was sold to Microsoft for $120 million in cash (via Dave ) which falls short of $155 million invested into Groove.  Since Microsoft was the largest investor, it's share out of the $120 million is about $80 million.  That means Microsoft bought rest of Groove for just $40 million.

Groove investors got some of their money back for which founders gained some respect.  Microsoft got a bargain (?!?) and a new CTO.  And employees got nothing for their shares.  Phew!

Groove 3.0 set to be released

Groove 3.0 set to be released 07/09/2004 03:25 AM

My wife and I use Groove to keep our schedules synchronized to many times she will tell me something and I will forget 10 minutes later. She knows this so she adds it to our Groove workspace. The reviews sound real good and if the price is right will upgrade. [Information Week] [Groove]

Google Gets Its Groove On

Google Gets Its Groove On 04/09/2004 04:09 PM
The search-engine stud isn't about to be pushed around by competitors. Google unveils a new look designed to drive more traffic to its shopping service, Froogle, and to highlight little-known search tools.

Groove, four years later

Groove, four years later 05/04/2004 12:25 PM
I recently met with Groove's Jack Ozzie and Michael Helfrich. Jack is a co-founder and VP, development; Michael is VP, applied technology. The subject, of course, was the forthcoming V3 of Groove, a product I first saw in beta four years ago this spring. We had a wide-ranging discussion; here are some of the key takeaway points. ...

Is Sony in the Groove?

Is Sony in the Groove? 09/23/2004 12:48 PM
The electronics giant will finally support the MP3 format. Is it too little, too late?

Groove Acquisition a Done Deal

Groove Acquisition a Done Deal 04/08/2005 12:06 PM
Microsoft finalized its acquisition of Groove Networks,and officially appointed Ray Ozzie its third chief technology officer, the Redmondians announced Friday.

Microsoft buys Groove!

Microsoft buys Groove! 03/14/2005 04:34 PM

I was running late this morning on the way to a conference and heard the news at the conference, that Microsoft has purchased Groove and named Ray Ozzie Chief Technical Officer.

This is huge. I am a big fan of Groove I guess it will not be Microsoft product but wow simply amazing. [MSNBC]

Should Groove Have Gone Open Source?

Should Groove Have Gone Open Source? 03/14/2005 05:05 PM
Andrew from Blogging on the Free Web asks whether I discussed taking Groove open source with Ray Ozzie prior to the Microsoft acquisition. Unfortunately, one of the constraints of working in the proprietary world is the loss of liberty to be open about the details of business transactions (at...

Microsoft Acquires Groove

Microsoft Acquires Groove 03/14/2005 05:05 PM
Microsoft acquired Groove Networks yesterday and Ray Ozzie was named CTO. The press is focusing on this as about Ray joining Microsoft, which underplays the potential importance of Groove's technology. Microsoft has been a substantial investor in Groove for years and Bill Gates' huge respect for Ray is well...

Microsoft snaps up Groove

Microsoft snaps up Groove 03/14/2005 05:45 PM
Microsoft to Acquire Groove Networks: And it's making Ray Ozzie, Groove's founder, chief technical officer. [Link via Dave Winer.] This strikes me as a pretty big deal -- here's why.

Ozzie, the creator of Lotus Notes, started Groove as an effort, once and for all, to solve the still incredibly thorny set of problems surrounding collaborative software. This is an area that's been legendarily difficult for technology companies to crack (Netscape, for example, foundered after it took a turn in this direction by acquiring a company called Collabra). Ozzie and Groove haven't figured everything out, but they've come a lot closer than many of their predecessors. Most recently, Groove has found a big client in the U.S. government, which has adopted its technology for extensive military use (causing a certain amount of controversy).

By scooping up Ozzie and Groove, Microsoft is doing what it has always done: extending its reach by embracing (or consuming) smaller companies that have made technical breakthroughs Microsoft's big research labs and development teams haven't been able to match. It's a smart move for Bill Gates and company -- an indication that they remain absolutely determined not to fall behind the competition, and a sign that Microsoft intends to push the boundaries of collaborative software's capabilities. It will be interesting to see where they take Groove: Let's face it, Windows and Office are both pretty creaky for users who want to share and coordinate work nimbly and quickly. Gee, maybe information technology does still matter, sometimes.

Microsoft Buys Groove

Microsoft Buys Groove 03/14/2005 06:07 PM

Microsoft to Acquire Groove Networks, Combining Talents to Create Anytime, Anywhere Collaboration Products and Services: This is kind of a no-brainer. Micrsoft owned 25% of Groove, and it was only a matter of time until Groove got built into Windows.

Microsoft Corp. announced today that it will acquire Groove Networks Inc., a leading provider of collaboration software for the "virtual office."

This will essentially give every copy of Windows a built-in private P2P network. The RIAA can't be happy about that prospect.

I'm not a big fan of Groove. I spent $700 on it, altogether. It did the job, I guess, but I ended up using it for little more than file syncing between machines — about 10% of the app. I just never felt comfortable with it, because of the Windows lock-in.

Microsoft to buy Groove, name Ozzie CTO

Microsoft to buy Groove, name Ozzie CTO 03/14/2005 06:25 PM
SiliconValley.com Mar 11 2005 2:26AM GMT

Microsoft to buy Groove Networks

Microsoft to buy Groove Networks 03/14/2005 04:03 PM
Microsoft on Thursday said it will acquire Groove Networks and make Groove’s founder, Ray Ozzie, a chief technical officer at the software giant. Microsoft said it will incorporate Groove’s “virtual office” collaboration software into its Office line of productivity applications. Ozzie, the inventor of Lotus Notes and a collaboration guru, will report to Bill Gates, Microsoft’s chairman and chief software architect….

Direct and Related Links for 'Microsoft to buy Groove Networks'

Microsoft Gets Groove Deal Done

Microsoft Gets Groove Deal Done 04/10/2005 12:32 AM
Techzonez Apr 10 2005 2:09AM GMT

Shake Your Groove Thing

Shake Your Groove Thing 04/16/2004 09:09 PM
The only way to beat Microsoft is by ignoring Microsoft. By Robert X. Cringely, PBS (via MyAppleMenu)

Microsoft-Groove Deal Done

Microsoft-Groove Deal Done 04/08/2005 08:28 PM
Red Herring Apr 9 2005 12:00AM GMT

Groove 3.0 take the upgrade plunge

Groove 3.0 take the upgrade plunge 07/15/2004 05:08 AM

I took the plunge and upgraded to Groove 3.0 and thus far I am very happy as it can run now on the taskbar and not suck all of my processors resources. I have setup a Workspace that I am going to open up to readers of this site. If you would like to be part of the Geek News Central Groove Workspace send me a e-mail. geek at geeknewscentral.com [Groove]

Ray Ozzie on Longhorn & Groove
Networks

Ray Ozzie on Longhorn & Groove
Networks 11/13/2003 05:21 PM

Microsoft's Groove Purchase Challenged

Microsoft's Groove Purchase Challenged 04/01/2005 02:06 PM
Microsoft's $120 million cash offer for Groove networks might not be a shoo-in. One former Groove employee is suing on behalf of employees who hold preferred and common stock.

Ray Ozzie on Longhorn & Groove Networks

Ray Ozzie on Longhorn & Groove Networks 11/13/2003 07:36 PM
Since the early days of his development of Lotus Notes, Ray Ozzie has competed vigorously with Microsoft while working closely with Redmond as a leading ISV on the Windows platform. Now, with Microsoft's significant investment in Ozzie's Groove Networks, the collaboration has broadened. In the aftermath of Microsoft's Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles, Ozzie spoke about Longhorn and Groove with eWEEK Contributing Editor Steve Gillmor.

Microsoft snaps up Groove, Ozzie

Microsoft snaps up Groove, Ozzie 03/14/2005 06:27 PM
Microsoft made a high-profile move last week acquiring Groove Networks for an undisclosed sum and adding Groove's virtual peer-to-peer software to its ever-growing portfolio of collaboration software.

Microsoft Acquires Groove Networks

Microsoft Acquires Groove Networks 03/14/2005 06:25 PM
The collaboration market just became more competitive.  Microsoft has acquired Groove for undisclosed terms.  Ed Brill points out the integration challenges (interesting how he marked is post as not-for-quote-by-press). Jeff Clavier highlights that Ray Ozzie will become Microsoft's third CTO,...

Groove updates Virtual Office

Groove updates Virtual Office 07/09/2004 08:10 AM
Computer Weekly Jul 9 2004 12:36PM GMT

Groove to make connection with Casahl

Groove to make connection with Casahl 07/22/2004 01:08 PM
ZDNet Jul 22 2004 5:18PM GMT

Economy of Scales: Groove with Your
Fingers and USB

Economy of Scales: Groove with Your
Fingers and USB 03/17/2005 03:51 AM

Hip-hop, rap, and electronic music changed forever in 1988. That was the year Akai introduced its legendary MPC-60 sampler/groovebox. Computers have looked enviously at music hardware ever since -- and no, clicking a 4x4 grid of drum pads on a screen with your mouse is not the same as doing it physically. But computers are about to strike back: M-Audio's upcoming USB-powered Trigger Finger (see CDM for details) costs just US$199, works with Mac and PC, and doesn't even need drivers. (via GearJunkie) If your fingers are itching to groove, this could be for you. Just start thinking about what your new DJ / hip-hop moniker will be. I'm opting for DJ Procrastinate, so that's taken.

Peter Kirn, editor of createdigitalmusic, checks in regularly with gear too cool for only musicians to be in the know.

Groove Virtual Office for Consultants

Groove Virtual Office for Consultants 02/01/2005 09:59 PM

This entry was brought to you by Groove Networks

Groove Virtual Office for Consultants: Small Steps to Big Gains for Your Practice

As a consultant there are two things you can't get enough of: time and useful ideas. In just minutes, you'll get practical advice from professional services executives, who share some of the small steps they've taken to increase billings, improve responsiveness, streamline project management and manage their sales pipeline.

Groove Launches Virtual Office

Groove Launches Virtual Office 07/12/2004 03:44 AM
Groove Networks has just officially relased version 3 of its quality full collaboration software, now appropiately labelled Virtual Office, and overdelivering on the good promises announced by the v.3 beta release which underwent heavy user testing for a number of months. The new Groove sports an array of new features and facilities inside a completely revamped interface. The final results is a finally a tool that can be run on most Windows PCs with no performance penalty, integrating the most flexible and customizable set of real-time collaboration tools. To see what Groove Virtual office has in store for you check out the new online demo. Pricing has slightly increased for the more powerful and feature rich versions while a 60-day free try-out is immediately available for download. This is a must try.

Groove remodels its 'virtual office'

Groove remodels its 'virtual office' 07/08/2004 10:13 AM
Among other perks, Groove's collaboration software now lets workers send alerts whenever a shared document or "workspace" changes.

Microsoft Completes Groove Buyout

Microsoft Completes Groove Buyout 04/08/2005 12:11 PM
Microsoft announced Friday that its $120 million acquisition of Groove Networks had completed, just days after a Delaware court threw out a lawsuit by a former Groove executive to prevent the merger. Michael Matthews sued because he claimed the deal was unfair to the employees of Groove Networks.

Groove Updates Product Name, Pricing

Groove Updates Product Name, Pricing 07/08/2004 01:49 PM
P2P software offers enhancements for remote office users.

BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | Getting back
into the groove

BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | Getting back
into the groove 07/24/2004 04:53 AM
"Fungal mould and insects have been the main culprits in silencing the voices of Americans from legendary eras such as the Civil War, the conquest of the western states, and the early days of slavery." .. It's like a fancy Xerox machine .. BBC News

news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/3917849.stm
track this site | 3 links

Microsoft closes Groove deal

Microsoft closes Groove deal 04/08/2005 02:57 PM
ZDNet Apr 8 2005 4:12PM GMT

EyeToy: Groove: Web Cam Electro-thrash

EyeToy: Groove: Web Cam Electro-thrash 04/30/2004 12:03 PM
Sony has released new multiplayer software for its surprise-hit web cam Playstation 2 accessory, the EyeToy. Called EyeToy: Groove, the rhythm-game translates the real-life flailings of you and your friends into an interactive graphical endorkenation. Considering this makes a total of two games for the device, Groove is pretty much...

What is Groove’s Virtual Office and how
is Microsoft involved?

What is Groove’s Virtual Office and how
is Microsoft involved? 04/14/2005 08:50 AM

Microsoft Completes Aquisition of Groove
Networks

Microsoft Completes Aquisition of Groove
Networks 04/08/2005 10:12 AM
Microsoft has today announced the completion of the acquisition of Groove Networks. The acquisition had hit a legal stumbling block, which has since been dropped.

Three days ago, <a href="http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&s toryID=8085638">it became clear</a> that a judge would not allow a restraining order against Microsoft. Such an order would have prevented them from completing the purchase of Groove. Michael Matthews, a former Groove employee and the instigator of the legal action, said that the deal would benefit only the two main shareholders in Groove; Microsoft and Ray Ozzie, Groove's founder. It emerged through court papers that the deal was worth $120 Million.

Microsoft plans to continue selling Groove products on a standalone basis, whilst deciding how best to integrate them with its existing Office software. Groove makes productivity software that allows multiple users to work collaboratively on computer files simultaneously. As part of the acquisition, Ozzie will become one of three CTOs at Microsoft, reporting directly to Bill Gates.

"While Groove and Microsoft technologies already work together in very powerful ways, we've only just begun to realize opportunities to better address the needs of information workers at a time when the very nature of work itself is changing," said Ozzie. "I'm eager to contribute my experiences and lessons learned over the past 20-plus years in computer-supported collaboration to help shape the next wave of Microsoft Office System technologies and other future products."

View: More Info, Microsoft.com

Read full story...

Groove Networks Releases New Workgroups
Tool

Groove Networks Releases New Workgroups
Tool 07/08/2004 06:48 PM
“Groove Networks Inc. this week will introduce Groove Virtual Office 3.0, the first version of the company’s peer-to-peer collaboration software to offer truly contextual collaboration the way company founder Ray Ozzie envisioned it: The software takes collaboration to users, rather than bring users to the collaboration.”

BetaNews | Microsoft Acquires Groove
Networks

BetaNews | Microsoft Acquires Groove
Networks 03/14/2005 04:51 PM
Microsoft announced early Thursday that it will acquire Groove Networks and integrate Groove's Virtual Office collaboration software into the Office System lineup .. bought grove

betanews.com/article/Microsoft_Acquires_Groove_Networks/111046 6891
track this site | 2 links

Attack on Microsoft's Groove deal fails

Attack on Microsoft's Groove deal fails 04/04/2005 08:26 AM
ZDNet UK Apr 4 2005 12:56PM GMT
Grok Description matches for Where Groove is Headed in Version 3
GrokA matches for Where Groove is Headed in Version 3

Where Groove is Headed in Version 3

The following phrases have been identified by the grok system as matching this entry: