Salesforce in a Cloud

Salesforce.com(CRM) is partnering with Google(GOOG) to expand cloud computing.In cloud computing,customers pay for applications such as word processing or customer service,rather than buying software.Cloud computing is just like using a web site,with applications being delivered through a browser.There is nothing to upgrade or install.The way that people and businesses operate today is different than when Microsoft(MSFT) began,Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff said.Software needs to be replaced by cloud computing.As for Microsoft,it needs to buy companies in order to catch up,Mr.Benioff feels.