Google Docs and Productivity

Okay, so I'm bloggin out-of-order.... I posted previously about the optional fun photos section of our training mostly because, well, it was fun! But seriously, what can I say about online productivity? I have used google docs before and I like the fact the the document "lives" online (no need to even carry the usb thumbdrive with me anymore) and that is accessible anywhere there is internet access. Anyone can (or at least should) easily see the usefulness of google docs (and other online productivity sites) for collaborative works. I briefly wondered why someone might actually choose a wiki for collaborative work over online productivity apps but I think for committee work, sites like google docs make more sense. I see a wiki as a useful tool more for a collaborative work that you want the public to be able to view. Yes, I'm making arbitrary distinctions!

In some ways I wonder if online apps like those offered by google docs will eventually be the "death knell" for computer-hosted applications like Microsoft Office. In the ever changing world of technology, it wouldn't surprise me at all!