Google Docs Vs. Microsoft Word
"Will Google Docs replace Microsoft Word in the long run?"
I understand that right now, the two products cannot be compared for one is web based & the other is a desktop application.
Let the fight begin!
-The Big K-
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Member • Nov 8, 2006
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Probably reason#1 is the biggest reason why people want to use Google Docs. I'll wait for few more replies before I comment 😉kidakakaWould prefer Google Docs because of the following reasons -
1. I hate Microsoft (ok ... I am just kidding ... I just dislike it ;-) )
2. Online collaboration becomes a piece of cake
3. I just need a browser to use the documents, no Office is needed
Member • Dec 15, 2006
I go with MS Word. For me its really easy to fire up my Word and start composing a message. I really hate when browser hangs up or takes up forever to show up. I seldom use online collaboration.kidakakaWould prefer Google Docs because of the following reasons -
1. I hate Microsoft (ok ... I am just kidding ... I just dislike it ;-) )
2. Online collaboration becomes a piece of cake
3. I just need a browser to use the documents, no Office is needed
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That's a very generic statement. I think the world's already moved beyond 'web' and the 'mobile apps' are the new desktops. I think HTML5 offers several possibilities that will eventually allow complete replacement of the desktop apps.mail154Rather than getting into very technical issues i don't think the web based application will replace the desktop application until everyone in the world uses internet. 😀
Member • Jul 25, 2013
Member • Jul 25, 2013
Kaustubh KatdareThat's a very generic statement. I think the world's already moved beyond 'web' and the 'mobile apps' are the new desktops. I think HTML5 offers several possibilities that will eventually allow complete replacement of the desktop apps.
The Chromebook OS is trying to do that; but it's still way behind what the Desktops have achieved. I'm still looking for a worthy competitor to Microsoft's Office Program. Linux folks love OpenOffice; but I could never spend more than 5 minutes on it.
Member • Jul 26, 2013
Member • Jul 26, 2013
Try Libreoffice then ? It's same as MSOffice. bit-to-bit.Kaustubh KatdareLinux folks love OpenOffice; but I could never spend more than 5 minutes on it.
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Member • Jul 27, 2013
Member • Jul 27, 2013
Member • Jul 27, 2013
Libre Calc -> Data -> Pivot Table.ashThe one big plus for MS Excel over LibreOffice Calc is Pivot Charts. This is an absolute must if you have thousands of data points that you need to analyze and present. For example, for daily/weekly performance statistics of the network and after upgrades, you need to quickly present performance trends vs time. If you have like dozens of parameters to present, you'd probably go insane if you don't have a tool like Pivot Charts.
Member • Jul 27, 2013
Yes, I've tried that out, but it does not have an option for dynamic charting, hence Pivot Chart. When you have to generate many reports in a short time, you need to get out these charts out quick after you have changed the variables and analyzed the trends.Abhishek RawalLibre Calc -> Data -> Pivot Table.
You can save the document in Libreoffice in Windows compatible version also.
Member • Jul 27, 2013
Well Excel power is really felt everywhere and it's one hell of a tool. The pivot table is a huge advantage for network analysts and telecom operation centres.ashSorta going a bit off tangent from the title topic, but anyway, LibreOffice is nice software. I've used OpenOffice on and off since 2006 and the resulting LibreOffice fork, hoping to be less dependent on MS Office. For basic office work and word processing, it works just fine. But I feel it still has a way to go for to use in the business world that need specialized functions.
The one big plus for MS Excel over LibreOffice Calc is Pivot Charts. This is an absolute must if you have thousands of data points that you need to analyze and present. For example, for daily/weekly performance statistics of the network and after upgrades, you need to quickly present performance trends vs time. If you have like dozens of parameters to present, you'd probably go insane if you don't have a tool like Pivot Charts.
As others pointed out, compatibility and reliance of doc/xls formats from others is an obstacle. Unless there is a large initiative to switch to LibreOffice en-masse, the uptake will be slow. e.g Government led.
When sending out documents for Ummatech purposes, we usually send two versions- doc & pdf.
Regarding Google Docs, well, can't really compare. Useful for basic stuff and online collaborative efforts, but not for general office productivity. I feel its more of a complement than a potential replacement.
Member • Jul 27, 2013
Abhishek RawalLibreoffice is way better than MS Office, because it is free. I won't spend 5K for the same product with MS prefix.
I have listened everyone praising MS Office, but I haven't found a bit difference between LibreOffice & MSOffice.(Maybe most people haven't tried Libreoffice)
I will never understand what's purpose of using the simple software which have similar opensource alternative ? Opensource softwares can vastly decrease the investment cost in software/OS etc.etc. No license renewing BS!
Try Libreoffice then ? It's same as MSOffice. bit-to-bit.
No wonder why all Linux Distros moved to Libreoffice from Openoffice.
<a href="https://www.libreoffice.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Home | LibreOffice - Free Office Suite - Based on OpenOffice - Compatible with Microsoft</a>
Member • Jul 28, 2013
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