From East Lansing to Detroit

Just when I think they have invented everything along comes something even newer.  From the company that has eliminated the need for a set of encyclopedias comes a product that can eliminate the need for Microsoft Office: Google docs and spreadsheets.   With adequate internet access a person can complete a presentation without having to remember to bring a disk or flashdrive.  I can start typing a paper in Detroit, take a break (drive to East Lansing) and start where I left off two hours later.  Absolutely amazing.

Now this blog is to compare the two leading web based programs, Google and Zoho.  Both have the amazing access ability.  It is no surprise that Google has developed this online software with their boundless online resources.  I am sure Google’s software will only improve, but they have some catching up to do in my opinion to Zoho.  I give Zoho the first prize.  Zoho Writer contains many of the same familiar.  The command bars are very well laid out and easily recognizible.  In my opinion easier than Google and easier than MS Word.  It can improve if it studies Apple Works…still the best word processor in the industry.

Zoho Sheet beats Google Spreadsheet.  The commands are more familiar.  It is easier to add colums of numbers, sort names and so forth.  It appears to have studied MS Excel to develop its capibilities.  That is a smart choice.  Apple has the word processor.  Microsoft has the spreadsheet.

Zoho Show versus…no equal with Google.  Show can easily read and edit any show saved in PowerPoint mode.

I am impressed with the concept.  I believe Zoho has the edge in developing online software.