Ok, I can see some advantages to using these online applications. I tried out both Zoho and Google Docs. The advantage of Zoho Writer over Google Docs is that it can be used offline, when you download Google Gears. Ironically, Google Docs does not at this time have this feature. One might want to work offline especially when one is on dialup. When I used to write wed pages, I always worked offline.
Zoho also has more services: spreadsheet; web conferencing; slide presentation, note taker; web application creator; planner; wiki; chat; and writer. Google Docs has a spreadsheet and slide presentation besides the writer.
Both can download an excel spreadsheet, but neither can freeze-frame. When I am working in excel I need the option to freeze-frame.
Google presentation is better then Zoho Show in that Google has some themed backgrounds. Neither is as good as Microsoft PowerPoint or Corel Presentation when it comes to the verity of backgrounds.
Zoho writer has 50 templates one can use: resume writer; cover letter; or booklet. Some take the place of Microsoft Publisher. Google Docs does not have this option. Both have a spell-check but neither have a grammar-check. I have been spoiled by Corel’s grammar-check.
Zoho also has applications that apply to businesses.They have online database and reports; project management software; web conferencing; customer relationship management (CRM); and a chat room. They also have Zoho Mail and Zoho Business that are in a beta testing mode.
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