Comments on: Google Kicks Offline Apps Into Gear

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 31 May 2007 20:41:50 +0000

This is absolutely awesome. However, I'm wondering how does this fit with Firefox 3 offline support? Will they be completely different things or will they complement?

I'm guessing what Firefox 3 will offer will be completely different. However, the big thing with this is that users of Internet Explorer and Firefox can both benefit from the offline capabilities, so I think this will be the better way for people to take their online applications into the offline world.

Chris Rossini wrote:

I'm sure it'll be a big event when you can read your GMail offline!

That would be quite a killer for Thunderbird, and possibly even Outlook if they combine it with their Calendar.

CoryC wrote:

For Google Docs, the question as to whether or not it's a real competitor to Microsoft Office should be revisited. Also, it's important to note that there are other companies that have pledge to support the Gears Framework (like Adobe) so we should start to see a lot of new applications emerge.

I'm glad to see other companies embracing the technology, because it will result in more offline applications which in the end is better for the consumer.

By: CoryC

CoryC — Thu, 31 May 2007 17:01:20 +0000

For Google Docs, the question as to whether or not it’s a real competitor to Microsoft Office should be revisited.

Also, it’s important to note that there are other companies that have pledge to support the Gears Framework
(like Adobe) so we should start to see a lot of new applications emerge.

By: Chris Rossini

Chris Rossini — Thu, 31 May 2007 16:01:43 +0000

I’m sure it’ll be a big event when you can read your GMail offline!

By: Tonino

Tonino — Thu, 31 May 2007 15:41:51 +0000

This is absolutely awesome.
However, I’m wondering how does this fit with Firefox 3 offline support?
Will they be completely different things or will they complement?