Friday, October 9, 2009

Thing #13 (Web-based Applications)

Friday, October 09, 2009

I just bought a brand new laptop a couple of weeks ago. I was so excited to have a brand new computer because my old one was starting to become unreliable. Which worried me because I wanted a computer that I could trust that I would be able to complete all my class projects and assignments on. I started to explore all the programs on my computer. I asked my husband where is the Microsoft Office program and he informs me that I only have a trail version. I was shocked because I thought the program was on all new computers because you are spending a lot of money on a computer. Why should you have to spend even more money on additional programs? RIDICULOUS!!! Microsoft Office, I think you are in trouble because I am not spending more money on a program that I can get for free thanks to Zoho Writer. The setup is a little bit different than Word but when it comes to writing a paper they both can get the job done.

I also like the fact that my account is linked to my Google account. I feel Google just keeps me organized with all the things I use incorporated into my account. Now when I have to write a paper for group projects instead of just emailing my team members my parts I can just share it through Zoho writer. Options like this saves time and allows you to correct and add pieces to projects without having to arrange meeting times. I was also able to write this blog in Zoho and post it to my blog without any complications. Technology just makes our lives easier.

1 comment:

  1. Isn't in ridiculous that you have to install Microsoft Office when you get a new computer?!? It isn't cheap either. I wish I knew about Zoho 2 months ago because we bought a new computer and spend almost $200 on Microsoft Office and it didn't even include a lot of the programs that I love to use. Zoho writer really does make it all easier!

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