Writeboard -- a Writely alternative

So what if you either a) don't like Writely (oops, I mean Google Docs) or b) use Safari on the Mac?

Writeboard to the rescue. It's another collaborative online writing site, except that it works with Safari. And it works with the Backpack organizer system, both from 37Signals, whose free (or low cost for more services) business tools include Basecamp project collaboration, Campfire group chat for business, and Ta-Da sharable group to-do lists.

Hey, if I was Yahoo! I'd buy 37signals today:

We're a privately-held Chicago-based company committed to building the best web-based software products possible with the least number of features necessary. Our products do less than the competition — intentionally. We've been in business since 1999 and love what we do. Our Signal vs. Noise Weblog is read by over 30,000 people every day.

We believe software is too complex. Too many features, too many buttons, too much to learn. We build web-based products that do less, work smarter, feel better, and are easier to use. We pay enormous attention to the details, interface, and overall customer experience of our products.

While our products are mainly built for small businesses and individuals (we call this group the Fortune 5,000,000), companies of all sizes use them every day. From 1 person to teams of 3-5 people to companies of 5000. Everyone loves simple tools that help get the job done and then get out of your way. That’s what our products do.