Post about web-based applications.
Desktop applications run from a local drive and do not require a network or connectivity to operate or function properly; whereas a user working at a pc with a browser can access a variety of web-based applications running on any # of different hardware platforms in any # of locations through the Internet. For me, the chief concern is the issue of privacy and who owns the data saved on the web host. Also, what happens to my data if the software company goes out of business? Will I be able to retrieve it if I haven't downloaded it to another device?
Set up an account on ZOHO; used word processing to post this entry to my blog --- very easy. Also liked being able to export the file as a Word doc onto my desktop. Also, used GoogleDocs. Interesting collaborative features and option to email docs to your account as a quick way to get a lot of docs online at one time.
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You write, "Also, what happens to my data if the software company goes out of business? Will I be able to retrieve it if I haven't downloaded it to another device?"
Good point! Something to keep in mind when using this software.
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