GoogleDocs

include component="page" page="menu-googledocs" editable="1" "The Cloud" refers to file storage on the internet, rather than on your own "local" computer system. Google Documents is a "Cloud Computing" suite of applications made available by Google where the APPLICATIONS also reside on the internet.
 * media type="youtube" key="eRqUE6IHTEA" width="560" height="315" || The applications available include
 * Word Processing
 * Spreadsheets
 * Presentations

Advantages Disadvantages
 * Universal accessibility for YOU means convenience
 * Efficient and effective collaboration and web publishing
 * Google maintains and backs up it's servers - likely with greater ability than you or I could
 * Files CAN be "exported" back to your own local computer as Word, Excel or PPT files
 * Revertability - ultimate backup system
 * Consolidation and centralization of documents - no risk of multiple versions
 * Dependance on an Internet connection
 * Potential exposure to malicious users (hackers)
 * Potential lack of privacy
 * Sharing control & understanding
 * The Patriot Act

Chances are, many of you already use "Cloud Computing"; if you use Hotmail or GMail, your email is already being stored in the Cloud. ||