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For the last year, I have been using Google Docs as a replacement for Microsoft Office applications whenever possible.

What is it? Google Docs is a free set of online productivity applications from Google, including a Word Processor, Spreadsheet and Presentation Program.

What are some advantages of Google Docs? Google Docs can be accessed from any computer with a web browser and Internet access.  Simply login to your free account and begin creating documents, spreadsheets or presentations.  Documents can be saved at any time and accessedd from any computer with Internet Access.

Can Google Docs be used exclusively as a complete replacement for Microsoft Office? If you use Microsoft Outlook for email access, a switch to Google Docs is possible, but not always easy.  GMAIL, Google’s email program, can be used with the Google account.  However, most Outlook users are really attached to their Outlook inboxes.

What are your experiences with Google Docs?  Try it now if you have not used it yet.

Within the last several days, Google has released a beta version of their new browser, Chrome, which can be downloaded and installed by anyone running Microsoft Windows. Versions for Macintosh and Linux are still in the works but will be available soon.

I’m using Chrome now to edit this post and will continue to switch between Chrome and Firefox as my most-used browsers. I would encourage everyone to download and try Chrome for yourself. It appears that there are several features and security enhancements beyond what Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari have to offer. Please respond with your thoughts regarding Chrome or your favorite browser.