While it is one of the main reasons, nowadays searching isn't the only thing Google is known for. The internet giant has been expanding from their search roots to release several cool new applications like Google Maps, Google Calender, Google Docs, and Google Voice. These applications have become favorites for students all over the world. At Adelphi University, it is especially popular.
These applications, most specifically Google Docs and Google Calendar, help keep students organized. Google Docs is a free replacement to the word processor Microsoft Word, except it isn't actually on your computer, it's on the web. This makes it possible for students to open up the document they're working on anywhere they might have access to the internet. Students can start their homework on their home computer, save it on the web and then open it up at their school library to easily access and print out.
"I've been using Google Docs ever since I found out about it," said Michael Joseph, senior at Adelphi University. "It's so much better because instead of trying to find a USB stick to save my work, then go to the library and load it to access it, I just have to log into Google and it's already there for me to use. Plus, it's free."
Google Docs doesn't just do word processing. Think of it as a replacement, not only for Microsoft Word, but for Microsoft Office as a whole. It does powerpoint and excel sheets, all on the web. Being a free alternative to Microsoft Office while a web application certainly favors to students, who would prefer easy access and a free price tag. Not only that, but companies, especially in the current economy, are preferring the same thing, which is making Google Docs a pretty good alternative.
Google also seems to think that way too. In a recent article on ZDNet's Asia website Dave Girouard, president of Google's enterprise division stated "most enterprises will have the choice to get rid of Microsoft Office if they chose to." You can check out that interview here
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