Word processing applications
Buzzword is Adobe's Flash-based word processor.
EtherPad lets people collaborate on text in real-time. You can start immediately without signing up.
Google Docs is a free web based word processor. Google Docs allows you to collaborate simultaneously on the same document.
TextFlow offers parallel word processing to produce text faster and use feedback better.
ThinkFree Office is a Web-based, server hosted word processor. Thinkfree Office Online is a free service.
Zoho Writor is a web based word processor to create, edit and share documents online.
Writeboard is a collaborative web-based text editor developed by 37signals.
DoingText is a web based text collaboration tool. It lets you write, comment, share and review any texts. No login required.