Google Docs is not just another service in Google's extensive and impressive portfolio; rather it is one of the best and most effective collaborative services the Internet provides. As with all Google creations, Google docs is very clean and neat, straight to the point, and reliable.
Google Docs is the one of the premier examples of cloud computing, a topic we discussed in class. In Google Docs, users can collaborate at real time and upload documents to the "cloud." This method saves time because two people do not have to be in the same building or even the same country to work on a project. Users just have to have a Google or Gmail account. From there users can create "Collections" and invite whom they wish to give access. Once two users are entered into a "Collection" they can post documents, edit documents others have posted, and even create documents right in Google Docs. This is all done on the "cloud", meaning that all the data is saved and stored on Google's servers. The cloud is bringing people and companies closer together without anyone having to leave their office.
Another reason this service is so useful and unique is the fact that it is free. Most cloud computing services cost users money. This has helped small time businesses and start ups immensely because they can save on costs with Google Docs. Google Docs has also had huge impacts in the world of academia. Students working on group projects can upload all their papers and research right to Google Docs for everyone to see. I have used Google Docs a couple of times for projects and really enjoyed it. It makes it a lot easier, and, with all the social media and other methods of communication, groups never really have to meet. It is also a great place because, since it is on the cloud, it makes it virtually and extremely unlikely to be lost. So users no longer have to worry about forgetting their disk, or flash drive, as long as they have Internet Access they can log onto Google Docs and retrieve their items.
-DG
2 comments:
I choose to Write a Report about Google Docs as well and I agree with your statements saying that the Cloud saves time. I believe that the Cloud also saves a considerable amount of money. The idea that this was free is a great advantage to companies who usually use very expensive cloud computing software. The cost f google docs goes both ways though. If google docs is free then it will always be over looked by companies because companies tend to want the best for there employees and they think they need to spend money to get the best for there employee's.
"Google Doc is not just another service in Google's extensive and portfolio. Rather its is one of the best and most effective collaboration services the internet." I totally agree with Danny's quote. Without google we would be stuck with Ask Jeeves answering our questions for us. Google Doc is the future of cloud computing. Being able to do your work and just put it in Google Doc and t will be put in the sky with the other work of others. This is just amazing program/service that Google is doing. This makes it easier for business workers in big corporation and companies to submit their work. This saves time and money doing so. The future is now. No more usb flash drives, floppy disk, or CDs. Now its done in the clouds.
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