Google Docs.

So in the interest of full disclosure, I have used google docs before, but only with people sending them to me. The previous photo editor at The Observer used them all the time to list out our assignments. So that is as far as my Google Docs knowledge went before this assignment.

http://docs.google.com/

So, since I didn't really know too much about Google Docs, I headed to (where else) wikipedia. The entry says the site is, "a free, Web-based word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, form and data storage service offered by Google. It allows users to create and edit documents online while collaborating in real-time with other users."

One of the things I really liked was that google docs offers a mobile phone application that can be accessed from, for instance, an iPhone. Also it's very organized- documents are easy to arrange as you will and easily found with the search function.

I really like how you can create the document through the site, and you don't have to create it on your computer and then upload it. You can create it and then save it to your account.

Not only can you create free form documents, or you can use a template to create a family budget, a resume (which could be helpful for us- they have like four different kinds) a personal budget (which I KNOW would be super helpful for me) an invoice, a research paper and a to do list.

All of these are great options for Google Docs to have, because the ability for multiple people to be able to see it and add to and change all of these could potentially be very helpful, and very easy.

Now the thing I didn't like about it is that is wasn't quite as easy to use as it could be, kind of awkward in some tools...if that makes sense.

Also Google Doc's...doc's are easy to use, but not completely a replacement for word or powerpoint. But really good to use if you just want to do something simple with them.

All and all I really enjoyed getting to know Google docs more, and it's really easy to use and share- you can invite others, or simply get the link to email them your document.