web 2.0 technologies- google docs

We began talking about web 2.0 technologies in class this past week. Web 2.0 has quickly revolutionized the internet. While the internet (as the general public knows it) was widely an informational tool at it's creation, it has now become an interactive resource that many people and companies depend on daily. One of the most popular examples of Web 2.0 technologies is the google docs suite. This has quickly become leader in both consumer and enterprise office products. Many companies including Clemson University have implemented Google Docs within their IT environment. One of the key positives about google docs is that for the most part it is completely free. To consumers it is completely free. It's also free to businesses, however some businesses prefer to host their own google server which allows for faster indexing within their organization. Not to get off on a side note, but it's interesting to point out that google doesn't actually make their servers, they buy dell servers, paint them yellow, and put a big google emblem on them. Google also makes it easier for people to ensure they keep up with their files. Google takes care of this by storing all of your files in the "cloud." This is basically just a fancy way of saying they host your stuff on their servers. This office suite has taken a huge chunk out of the microsoft office market share over the last few years and is a perfect example of how web 2.0 technologies have become a way of life for most people.