> When software was distributed physically, the consumer always had the freedom to use any version of an application they liked. Want to run a lightweight versi

> When software was distributed physically, the consumer always had the freedom to use any version of an application they liked. Want to run a lightweight version of Word because you don't need all the latest features, or maybe you just hate the new UI? No problem. Did you like some video game better before they "improved" it? Just get the old disk out and play it. In theory, the cloud could do this, too - if done right.