Hands on: Google Spreadsheets

feminazi writes "Google spreadsheets are more powerful than you might think, according to Richard Ericson. The free, Web-based service doesn't currently offer encryption, but the clean interface has standard drop-down menus, icons and buttons (just when MS is switching to "ribbons"). You can use it to work with existing files and "Formatting is simple, direct and fast. ... Sort, does precisely what you'd expect." Most importantly, it has most of Excel's functions -- including some that aren't listed or documented." We covered the launch of this program last week.

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Not secure but pretty ?

[kYsis]

From TFA:

The free, Web-based service doesn't currently offer encryption, but the clean interface has standard drop-down menus, icons and buttons

Not secure, but since it is pretty I'll use it ? wow ... slashdot articles are so lame lately

Trolling for Feds

[Sporkinum]

I wonder what would happen if you set up a spreadsheet with assorted illegal drugs, prices, and people. How about weapons and ammo, porn, etc? No real information, obviously, but just to trigger the all seeing eyes that want to get in everyones lives.