CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
I just discovered Google Documents. Very handy when I don't have open office around. I might upload a bunch of my files too. Now on to my main point with one Google Account you can: Google is trying to take over your computer. Even though their moto is "don't be evil" and they aren't Microsoft... I don't like this. I enjoy using their services, but I have my preferences (ie, a local office app on my hard drive, and Beagle Desktop Search). Once Google invades the desktop market a bit more, I probably will not use their invasive products. I don't like the idea of someone else possibly controlling what I do (which is one reason why I do use windows any more except for a couple games). This is just a thought I've been contemplating. ------------------ "Oh, bother," said the Borg. "We've assimilated Pooh." "Socialism works great... if there are no people involved." -- Pastor David Ginter, Union Church of Guatemala. |
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Matt Langley Member Posts: 247 From: Eugene, OR, USA Registered: 08-31-2006 |
I'm loving all google is doing... at GG we have a google business account and it works great for networking multiple things within the office, e-mail management, documents, and calendars especially. ------------------ |
zookey Member Posts: 1902 From: Great Falls, Montana, USA Registered: 04-28-2002 |
it is understandable to be afraid of 'big brother'---and goodness knows M$ taught us the true meaning of that fear with some of their crap---but, at the same time, if you like the service use it---if it forces things on you that you don't like then don't---if a lot of people don't use it for those reasons Google will be pressured to fix the situation, which (in theory) leaves the consumers in the driver's seat. ------------------ |
bennythebear Member Posts: 1225 From: kentucky,usa Registered: 12-13-2003 |
"consumer" and a word like "driver"(implying leadership) doesn't really go well together. it's what i call the "herd" mentality, some people will do whatever anyone tells them, and buy whatever anyone tells them they should buy. on the microsoft/linux thing...i recently installed opensuse on a computer, and what i've used of it a really, really, really, like it! it's user friendly, not too bloated like fedora, and it doesn't have sudo like the ubuntu variants...i think i finally found a distro that is very close to what i've been wanting. ------------------ proverbs 25:7 www.gfa.org - Gospel for Asia www.persecution.com - Voice of the Martyrs |
ArchAngel Member Posts: 3450 From: SV, CA, USA Registered: 01-29-2002 |
I don't know about you guys, but I'd sell my soul to Google. ------------------ |
Lazarus Member Posts: 1668 From: USA Registered: 06-06-2006 |
For how much? |
Faith_Warrior Member Posts: 490 From: So.Cal. Registered: 09-05-2006 |
quote:I think many will. Google may seem good now, but like any tool it can be misused, and in the hands of someone evil, all that was once compiled and used for good can be used for evil. |
NetCog Member Posts: 149 From: Registered: 06-15-2006 |
Uploading / connecting everything you do on all your computer's to Google Systems is not wise. Uploading / connecting certain portions, systems, or task groups to Google Systems can be a good thing, depending on what you want or need to do. I just would never recommend someone to install Google Desktop on their main or only computer. There are privacy issues which Google might not abuse but on which laws have not yet been passed (or at least nothing good to date) in consideration thereof. One only has to look at AT&T customer privacy agreement and the events leading up to that change to know the world (or the US at least) isn't quite ready for Desktop Online in its purest form. |
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zookey Member Posts: 1902 From: Great Falls, Montana, USA Registered: 04-28-2002 |
quote: Well, I guess if you were ever lost you would be one word search away.....LOLJK Lazarus: I thought you switched your sig to the statement about the .30 cal and the Cell processor--what happened? LOL ------------------ [This message has been edited by zookey (edited April 05, 2007).] |
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
quote: Wow you summarized that perfectly. ------------------ "Oh, bother," said the Borg. "We've assimilated Pooh." "Socialism works great... if there are no people involved." -- Pastor David Ginter, Union Church of Guatemala. |
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Lazarus Member Posts: 1668 From: USA Registered: 06-06-2006 |
quote: I switched back. I haven't liked Google since they sold out to the Chinese government, though.(IMPO, of course) |
Calin Member Posts: 358 From: Moldova Registered: 12-04-2006 |
quote: Here we go (again). The real point here is what makes you more productive and saves you most time (and not how much money Google makes). ------------------ |
