tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post7450007184564248763..comments2024-03-18T02:14:57.204-07:00Comments on Google Operating System: What Do You Use Google Docs for?Alex Chituhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02618542750965508582noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-15983637043475441482007-08-20T01:59:00.000-07:002007-08-20T01:59:00.000-07:00I use GDocs to store account / password. It just c...I use GDocs to store account / password. It just come handy when you have around 15 account, for things at work and at home, to remember<BR/><BR/>I also use GDocs to draft meeting agenda, kind of documents that doesn't require fancy formating<BR/><BR/>The best application of Google Docs is for financial report. We keep several Google Spread sheet for our Coffee club, football team ... So people always know where is the money come and go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-81427764904992120982007-08-19T16:41:00.000-07:002007-08-19T16:41:00.000-07:00I use it to document the goings-on of my managemen...I use it to document the goings-on of my management so that I can get to it anywhere I need it. It's as safe as anything else I could use short of keeping a jump drive in my pocket, and there's a greater chance of that going through the wash than anything with gDocs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-58389215994065806342007-08-14T09:05:00.000-07:002007-08-14T09:05:00.000-07:00Being a freelance consultant, providing up to date...Being a freelance consultant, providing up to date CVs to possible clients is top important. What makes this especially cumbersome is that at times it might be hard tyo remember if nsomebody got an outdated version, etc. Enter Google docs. I now keep one published document with a CV I keep accurate and just distribute download links to interested parties. Works excellent for me...kauder.welschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04993831778792748293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-21373956820174843312007-08-13T10:26:00.000-07:002007-08-13T10:26:00.000-07:00I use Google spreadsheet to:- maintain a roster of...I use Google spreadsheet to:<BR/><BR/>- maintain a roster of a soccer team I co-manage (we use Google Calendar to track our matches and gmaps to map match locations)<BR/><BR/>- collaborate with coworkers on technical projects: creating functional specifications, researching hardware or software solutionsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-75351252840523661122007-08-13T08:54:00.000-07:002007-08-13T08:54:00.000-07:00I use it to to collaborative work with my friends....I use it to to collaborative work with my friends.<BR/><BR/>But reading the comments, one can see a few trends:<BR/>* recepies;<BR/>* colleague work;<BR/>* expenses.(``-_-´´) -- BUGabundohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14640806822003281619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-29823839188125096632007-08-13T07:49:00.000-07:002007-08-13T07:49:00.000-07:00Being one of nine children, we have set up a famil...Being one of nine children, we have set up a family database of all mailing addresses, kids names, spouses, email addresses, cell phones, birthdays, offspring, etc. What a fantastic tool to keep, maintain and source family information! Over fifty people have access to this and help update it. How accurate and updated is your ms contact info hmm?Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284938654450703317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-47448414884218166112007-08-13T01:07:00.000-07:002007-08-13T01:07:00.000-07:00I personally think Google Applications are the fut...I personally think Google Applications are the future, however, not their yet! If you are a software developer and trying to move up and be happier at your job, read this post: <A HREF="http://www.realsoftwaredevelopment.com" REL="nofollow">How To Get The Promotion You Deserve as a Software Developer</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-41950837652972668232007-08-12T15:30:00.000-07:002007-08-12T15:30:00.000-07:00I share a house with two others, we use a google s...I share a house with two others, we use a google spreadsheet to keep track of house bills etc which are paid between all of us. It shows how much each person has paid total and how much they owe the others in the house. Its the easiest way of us all keeping track of house expenses, just wish you guys would support <A HREF="http://www.opera.com" REL="nofollow">Opera</A> better! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-79323451607149973052007-08-12T14:57:00.000-07:002007-08-12T14:57:00.000-07:00I use Google Docs to keep a full set of instructio...I use Google Docs to keep a full set of instructions for how to rebuild our computer systems in the event of a drive crash or other catastrophe. Our systems may go down, but Google will be up and the restoration plan will be accessible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-6802235107535855492007-08-12T13:31:00.000-07:002007-08-12T13:31:00.000-07:00I use Google Spreadsheets to keep an online traini...I use Google Spreadsheets to keep an online training diary for my running. I like to be able to access this online diary from both my PC and my laptop.<BR/><BR/>Similarly I maintain a list of amazon tracking IDs for my associates work.JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10691783190152056526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-58154635651513533062007-08-12T12:55:00.000-07:002007-08-12T12:55:00.000-07:00I have tried to use google docs for a few collabor...I have tried to use google docs for a few collaborative research projects.<BR/><BR/>In my experience, Gdocs does not allow the manipulation of fonts, indents, and such that I would like. <BR/><BR/>Overall, I have not been satisfied with this product. If find it MUCH more convenient to edit in Word, then just email the edited file to all collaborators.<BR/><BR/>Web-based applications are (IMO) the wave of the future, but until a product is released which is on par with Word, 98% of the world will stick to their PC based word processor. (FYI, I prefer olpenoffice to Gdocs, too.)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12659352004833170325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-58268722184287472752007-08-12T12:48:00.000-07:002007-08-12T12:48:00.000-07:00I'm a writer, i use Google docs allotI find it gre...I'm a writer, i use Google docs allot<BR/>I find it great that that can work on my projects any where and not have to worry about lugging around a laptop that could be strolling or damage easilyreuben jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05975955838381390494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-17070290073997614912007-08-12T09:56:00.000-07:002007-08-12T09:56:00.000-07:00Use it when working on documents at school, that I...Use it when working on documents at school, that I'll need to continue at home. Easier then using a thumbdrive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-48761263154100034742007-08-12T09:24:00.000-07:002007-08-12T09:24:00.000-07:00I used it for writing my pre grade thesis, and for...I used it for writing my pre grade thesis, and for the work, it's fantastic the collaboration that google offers.po5ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025779225523229244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-82739183426523767272007-08-12T08:11:00.000-07:002007-08-12T08:11:00.000-07:00I use it to write a book. Every chapter is one Goo...I use it to write a book. Every chapter is one Google document.Philipp Lenssenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09340991515644165702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-13662257110712821632007-08-12T07:19:00.000-07:002007-08-12T07:19:00.000-07:00use gDocs only for internal documents.the lack of ...use gDocs only for internal documents.<BR/><BR/>the lack of print management (header, footer, margins, templates, etc.) makes it impossible to use gDocs for professional and academic purposes.Domenico Pozzettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16636449282725073582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-17987008484292914432007-08-12T05:41:00.000-07:002007-08-12T05:41:00.000-07:00I use it to keep recipes. When I see something on...I use it to keep recipes. When I see something on the web, I copy and paste it into a new google doc, or if the website has a "send via email" option, I just email it to my writely email address.<BR/><BR/>I use the spreadsheets for a couple of files that I might need access to via different computers.<BR/><BR/>And... I use it to cover my ass. When I have to send a particularly important email, I bcc my writely address and it gets saved offsite in a spot that isn't controlled by the IT staff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-75202340460361823082007-08-12T04:44:00.000-07:002007-08-12T04:44:00.000-07:00I've used GDocs to write a short story with a dear...I've used GDocs to write a short story with a dear friend of mine that lives 500Km from where I am now.<BR/><BR/>I've used it to save precious hard drive space on my cheap and only laptop that only has 10GB. I deleted OpenOffice.org suite and AbiWord, don't need them anymore. <BR/><BR/>I keep a journal of all my activities, well, at least the important ones. It's updated daily. Wherever I am. <BR/><BR/>I share a lot of docs with my co-workers and we collaborate regularly on those docs. It's a pleasure to work together on the same doc. I really amazed me the first time I did that! <BR/><BR/>I write a lot of creative work, all in GDocs. Before that I had plenty of folders with scattered RTF or TXT files all over the place, with GDocs search feature, I really don't care in I tag them or not 'cos I always find the docs when I need them. <BR/><BR/>All my docs have been given the gift of Ubiquity. Wherever I am with a net connection (which is everywhere), I have access to them. <BR/><BR/>Well, I just love this service from Google more than I can express it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-51412107460770402672007-08-11T22:16:00.000-07:002007-08-11T22:16:00.000-07:00I'm building a movie database containing virtually...I'm building a movie database containing virtually all the information on the movies I've seen. It compares my ratings of movies by actor, director, genre, cliches, studio, etc. It has charts and graphs showing trends and what my favorites are as well as showing what to stay away from. Mostly this is just training for a finance database I'm working on.Kramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478121050085932616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-72946378598769615392007-08-11T22:10:00.000-07:002007-08-11T22:10:00.000-07:00I don't. I do real number-crunching work, so I use...I don't. I do real number-crunching work, so I use Microsoft Office.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-12172686923686912302007-08-11T21:05:00.000-07:002007-08-11T21:05:00.000-07:00for stuff.for stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-52729912626392416892007-08-11T20:35:00.000-07:002007-08-11T20:35:00.000-07:00For over a year we've used Google Spreadsheet to k...For over a year we've used Google Spreadsheet to keep our extended family's names, addresses (esp. e-mail) and birthdays . 2nd sheet takes the birthdays & sorts them so we all know who's coming up next.<BR/>It's worked well as computers' hard drives have crashed and some of us have moved.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05442704369848775511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-71853504417373144702007-08-11T20:12:00.000-07:002007-08-11T20:12:00.000-07:00i use google docs to make documents with friends. ...i use google docs to make documents with friends. I use it more like a Wiki then a word processor.Matt Redmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13966092763242894453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-35168704138613886422007-08-11T16:29:00.000-07:002007-08-11T16:29:00.000-07:00Google Docs has impacted my life in a lot of areas...Google Docs has impacted my life in a lot of areas. <BR/><BR/>I share recipes with my parents and siblings using a Google Doc.<BR/><BR/>I have a Journal document I keep updated with important events and memories from each day.<BR/><BR/>I have a document where I keep track of leads in my search for a job after graduation. It's nice to have one place to find out who you talked to and what was said.<BR/><BR/>I have planned camping trips with friends using a document. I'm planning a road trip with friends for the winter using a doc.<BR/><BR/>My Toastmasters group keeps a current copy of its schedule as a spreadsheet.<BR/><BR/>I've used a spreadsheet to keep track of a loan in the family.<BR/><BR/>Finally, I have created a monster personal spreadsheet with all kinds of important personal data, with one tab for each item.<BR/><BR/>1. Keep track of ALL my spending<BR/>2. A shopping list like the one mentioned above. I x the items I need as I need them. When I'm ready to shop, I sort the column with the X's, and then the aisle number, and I'm ready to go. <BR/>3. I keep track of fuel mileage and maintenance on my auto.<BR/>4. I log my runs, for distance and time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18157064.post-29120704062573034582007-08-11T16:08:00.000-07:002007-08-11T16:08:00.000-07:00Google docs are cool but the size limitations are ...Google docs are cool but the size limitations are not so good. Somebody (Michael) said, "For everything else I use Microsoft Word." I have the latest Microsoft Word on my computer which is running vista Home professional. But in my case, for everything else I use OpenOffice.org because it has the best features, plus it doesn't come from Microsoft.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668307286476446511noreply@blogger.com