Well, I looked at both Google Docs. and Open Office and really don't see the need for either of them if you already have Microsoft Office installed on your computer. I did like Google Docs better because it allowed you to open a document already saved on your computer, but I still don't see the need for that option. I guess the ability to share documents is the biggest plus. Perhaps teachers could download homework sheets, share it with students so they could complete the exercise, then print out their work. But that is similar to what you can do with Wikis so I don't really see the point. The only application I could really see is if you were on a computer that did not provide Microsoft Word, you could go to this site and would be able to create documents such as a PowerPoint presentation, Excel sheet, word document, etc... also, Open Office did provide translation to different languages. If I were a frequent business traveler, it might be great to have in a pinch.
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don't you think google docs is an option for kids who can't afford MS Word, etc. ?
The mobility reaaly was useful to me this summer...I could add to my info no matter what computer I was on!
I do see your point that some things could be handled thru a wiki, but I'm still glad to have the google docs option!
You are right. I didn't think about the cost now that computers come without MS Word and requires a purchase of a product. I realize I need to think more on a global scale - outside of the box of those who have - to those who have not.
You are right. I didn't think about the cost now that computers come without MS Word and requires a purchase of a product. I realize I need to think more on a global scale - outside of the box of those who have - to those who have not.
You are right. I didn't think about the cost now that computers come without MS Word and requires a purchase of a product. I realize I need to think more on a global scale - outside of the box of those who have - to those who have not.
You are right. I didn't think about the cost now that computers come without MS Word and requires a purchase of a product. I realize I need to think more on a global scale - outside of the box of those who have - to those who have not.
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