Everything has been going Abercrombie And Fitch Catalog with Google Docs and Spreadsheets experiments. Why did I feel compelled to pony up for Office licenses for home PC and Mac? Tell me. I need to know. Is it because Im not the smartest bulb Pottery Barn Twig Wall Art the tree? Or perhaps its because Im not the brightest knife in the drawer? Well, honestly, that could be true. Ok, I can see where this might go - dont tell me why I bought MS Office. Pottery Barn Hudson Valance note to self- how come I didnt just stick with Google Docs and Spreadsheets

In retrospect, it seems silly to think that I needed any more gizmos and whatchamacallit Murad Youth Builder Collagen Supplement in a All Webkinz processor and spreadsheet program. I mean, Im probably still using the same available features from 8 years ago. Did I really need to pay for Prada Pushlock Bag doohickey? Give me bold, italics, alignment, and Im good. Throw in some fonts and sizing. Fine thank you. Underlining? Are Philosophy Beauty Coupons kidding me? Im totally in. Now for spreadsheets, Id like to be able to sum using something like: =sum(c12:c22) Heck, with something like that, Im happy. Format certain columns as currency or percentage. Well, hot damn. Can I create some charts with the numbers and labels? Oh, thats just peachy.

But, you cry, Black Kenmore Elite 4 9 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator about Sharepoint integration! And Id say, sure, Ive been exposed to the all mighty Sharepoint and its integration fancy schmancy-ness. On a positive side, I do think the alternative to Sharepoint collaboration- emailing attachments around is much worse than Sharepoint. But, are you going to hear me praise any more than that? hell, no. And besides, I can do some non-email-attachment-sharing with a gazillion other web based document sharing sites.

Ok, yes, I admit Google Docs and SS, isnt as fast as local installed Office. You got me there. But common, its not that bad. Im on a high speed network most waking Wholesale Swarovski Beads And besides, the benefits outweigh this only con. Sharing is easy. Backups are not a concern. And the functionality I Replica Fendi Handbags Its there.

Does this post have a happy ending? I cant think of one. Is it intended for you to think about buying an Office license? Probably not; youre probably going to do what you feel most comfortable doing anyhow. Am I going to leave you with some super-duper-look-at-me-im-smarter-than-you-bs-blog-post? are you serious? we already went over the bulb and knife thing, right?

But, if you are an home user or small business, I do suggest considering Google Apps (Docs and Spreadsheets are included) for your word processor and spreadsheet needs.

Todd McGrath accidentally founded supergloo. He develops web applications and can help you outsource web development