Google's new Writely (Online Word Processor)

[jdk]

I was just reading an article about Google's new online word processor called Writely.com. I went to their site and signed up and all I can say is WOW. You can create, upload or email in documents to edit them. I have only been using it for just 5 minutes and I tested the spell checker and many more features.

Everyone should check it out.

 

[dodo1]

I see Google Office coming... Do you think this will be the future? Online software applications? I think it is possible. People would not have to install the software anymore, purchase or download updates and they could use the software from wherever they are.

 

[tekz999]

Amazing amazon! MS had video conferencing about 3 years ago already, thought its not popular.

 

[jdk]

I think that is where it is going. Everything will be web-based. We already have Xdrive giving us 5GB of online storage, Gmail 2.7GB mailbox storage, Writely - online word processor/spell checker.

Soon we will only need internet access and a basic computer to connect to all of our stuff online. If this happens a better online security system/encryption system will need to be in place. I would be reluctant to store any important material online; however, I see this is the wave of the future.