Rumor Mill: Google, Sun team up;WebOS or just servers?

All of the recent fuss about Google planning a nationwide WiFi service connected by fiber optics might prove to be wrong today. The latest buzz: Google is preparing an online, Java-based office suite with partner Sun Microsystems, insiders believe. Others say the 10:30am PT press conference today between Google and Sun is merely to announce a server deal; but for what purpose?

For more on the partnership's prospects:
- read this eWeek article | News.com article
- watch the press conference here

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