# 7 Cloud Computing 2011 Google Docs & Dropbox

# 7 Cloud Computing 2011

I read the articles and viewed the videos on Cloud Computing and what Google Docs and Dropbox have to offer.

I think I would be more inclined to use Google Docs because I don't use the portable devices like the Iphone and Blackberry. I would generally create documents, forms, or spreadsheets. It's really nice to have a "Cloud" space to store a document in case you use more than 1 computer and don't want to save to a disk or USB and then have to carry that around.

As far as helping patrons, the Google Docs or Drop Box is great for patrons on the Public Computers downstairs for people who have worked on a document, but were unable to finish it and don't want or to save it to a disk or USB. The only drawback would be that they may not have enough time left to set up the account. Telling them about it may help for the future though. I would certainly recommend it to any patron interested in saving a document. I would explain the advantages of both the Dropbox and the Google Docs so they could use the one they prefer.