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Google Spreadsheet, will it be used?
Google Spreadsheet will be launched tomorrow according to the WSJ. Currently this page returns a 404 error message, but soon will be the login screen for the new service.
Google Spreadsheet will be launched tomorrow according to the WSJ. Currently this page returns a 404 error message, but soon will be the login screen for the new service. Most who are covering the story have optimistic expectations for the new service. I have doubts though.
The reality is that the service will be simple -- maybe too simple. More than likely it will also be slow at first if it's initially released to too many people. According to a Google representative though, this product will be available on a test basis as an "alpha" product to a limited number of people (first come first serve).
I really question whether Google Spreadsheet will be a threat to Microsoft's Excel. First, how many individuals use spreadsheets for personal use? I don't, my wife doesn't and neither do my parents. In fact, I don't think anybody I know does.
For those who do use spreadsheets on a daily basis, how many are already happy with the application they currently use? I would venture to say most are and wont feel the pressing need to switch to a something new.
In the end, it comes down to how important sharing capabilities (the only real advantage I can see in reports ) turn out to be. It will be interesting to see what kind of launch this product has -- who knows? Maybe I will find something to use a spreadsheet for.
The reality is that the service will be simple -- maybe too simple. More than likely it will also be slow at first if it's initially released to too many people. According to a Google representative though, this product will be available on a test basis as an "alpha" product to a limited number of people (first come first serve).
I really question whether Google Spreadsheet will be a threat to Microsoft's Excel. First, how many individuals use spreadsheets for personal use? I don't, my wife doesn't and neither do my parents. In fact, I don't think anybody I know does.
For those who do use spreadsheets on a daily basis, how many are already happy with the application they currently use? I would venture to say most are and wont feel the pressing need to switch to a something new.
In the end, it comes down to how important sharing capabilities (the only real advantage I can see in reports ) turn out to be. It will be interesting to see what kind of launch this product has -- who knows? Maybe I will find something to use a spreadsheet for.