Web-based productivity apps. Why? - GoFuckYourself.com

borked · 01-04-2009, 12:32 PM

Google Docs, 280 Slides and a few other less-polished web apps are popping up.

But I don't get why? OK, you can share them, but why have an app driven by a web browser? They work damn well, and show off the best of what can be achieved on the web, but I just don't think there's a market for them imo.

Anyone use them?

Juicy D. Links · 01-04-2009, 12:34 PM

i am doing a drive by posting

hypedough · 01-04-2009, 12:38 PM

I personally use Google Docs whenever I'm near my home computer. That 280 Slides is something else though, it's pretty impressive but I don't see why people can't use applications for this rather than web-based stuff.

borked · 01-04-2009, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hypedough

... but I don't see why people can't use applications for this rather than web-based stuff.

right, so why do you use google docs? unless that was a typo, and it was meant to be "when I'm not near my..."

Sly · 01-04-2009, 12:58 PM

I use Google Docs occasionally. I like it for the same reason I like web-based e-mail, you can access it from anywhere on any computer. Another great advantage is easy file sharing... you and others in your group (friends, family, coworkers) can all share and modify a file quite easily without needing additional software.

Any time I can get a web-based application as opposed to a client-based application, I usually go for it.

broots · 01-04-2009, 01:04 PM

Well, there are certain folks out there who claim that eventually, your PC will essentially just act as a browser. Cheap thin clients that just allow for connectivity to the internet. I guess that's why Google is also trying to iron out the kinks in Chrome. Google docs is primitive but I think the whole point is to observe how the service is used. It wouldn't surprise me at all if they eventually came out with a full-fledged office suite that featured ads (the whole of which could be turned off for a fee).

broots · 01-04-2009, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly

Any time I can get a web-based application as opposed to a client-based application, I usually go for it.

I'm guessing that this is what Google is banking on.

tony286 · 01-04-2009, 01:38 PM

I like online apps, the more I have online based.The less bullshit when a hard drive fails or I have to reformat a system.

BigBen · 01-05-2009, 04:19 AM

There's a HUGE market for SaaS applications. Access from anywhere, no downloading/installing updates, don't have to worry about hardware requirements or compatibility issues, easy collaboration, etc.

After Shock Media · 01-05-2009, 04:21 AM

I also use google docs, especially for projects where I have assorted people working on them.

01-04-2009, 12:32 PM	#1
borked Totally Borked Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,284	Web-based productivity apps. Why? Google Docs, 280 Slides and a few other less-polished web apps are popping up. But I don't get why? OK, you can share them, but why have an app driven by a web browser? They work damn well, and show off the best of what can be achieved on the web, but I just don't think there's a market for them imo. Anyone use them? __________________ For coding work - hit me up on andy // borkedcoder // com (consider figuring out the email as test #1) All models are wrong, but some are useful. George E.P. Box. p202

01-04-2009, 12:38 PM	#3
hypedough Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Now running NATS4: HypeDough.com! Posts: 3,743	I personally use Google Docs whenever I'm near my home computer. That 280 Slides is something else though, it's pretty impressive but I don't see why people can't use applications for this rather than web-based stuff. __________________ Ricky D :: Hype Dough President \| XBIZ.net \| ICQ 172-939-826 AIM+Skype HypeDough \| [NATS4] Kayden420: ['09 '10 '11 XBIZ Nominee \| Exclusive & HD] \| ThePornScout: [Exclusive + Reality \| Amateurs Want to Become Pornstars]

01-04-2009, 12:58 PM	#5
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,289	I use Google Docs occasionally. I like it for the same reason I like web-based e-mail, you can access it from anywhere on any computer. Another great advantage is easy file sharing... you and others in your group (friends, family, coworkers) can all share and modify a file quite easily without needing additional software. Any time I can get a web-based application as opposed to a client-based application, I usually go for it. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Wanted: CCBill pay sites for sale

01-05-2009, 04:21 AM	#10
After Shock Media It's coming look busy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn". Posts: 35,299	I also use google docs, especially for projects where I have assorted people working on them. __________________ [email protected] ICQ:135982156 AIM: Aftershockmed1a MSN: [email protected]

01-04-2009, 12:34 PM	#2
Juicy D. Links So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N.Y. -Long Island -- Posts: 122,992	i am doing a drive by posting

01-04-2009, 01:04 PM	#6
broots Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 49	Well, there are certain folks out there who claim that eventually, your PC will essentially just act as a browser. Cheap thin clients that just allow for connectivity to the internet. I guess that's why Google is also trying to iron out the kinks in Chrome. Google docs is primitive but I think the whole point is to observe how the service is used. It wouldn't surprise me at all if they eventually came out with a full-fledged office suite that featured ads (the whole of which could be turned off for a fee).

01-04-2009, 01:38 PM	#8
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	I like online apps, the more I have online based.The less bullshit when a hard drive fails or I have to reformat a system.

01-05-2009, 04:19 AM	#9
BigBen Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: scv Posts: 2,299	There's a HUGE market for SaaS applications. Access from anywhere, no downloading/installing updates, don't have to worry about hardware requirements or compatibility issues, easy collaboration, etc.