Zoho

Zoho has a lot of different functions - word processor, spreadsheet, database, wiki, etc. I played with the creator a little bit and found it a little clumsy, but it seemed to have good functionality. The clumsiness might lessen with familiarity, and a clear purpose. I also couldn't watch more than the first little bit of the explanatory videos at the library - something with our servers?

I like the chat and meeting ideas. They look fairly simple, and how many people would love to have a meeting utility free and with all the software online? I can think of many possible uses with family and friends.

I also like the idea of having all these functions (all of which you can get elsewhere separately) together, using the same interface. That way, if you get along with the interface, you don't have to figure out somebody else's thinking patterns.

One concern I have is privacy. The example given in what I could view of the explanatory video for Zoho Creator was for a contact list. I'd feel unsure about putting my friends and family's contact information online, even in an application I set to "private." How secure is the information?

Also, can I back this information up? How safe is it? What if Zoho's servers crashed?

Definitely something to keep in my toolbox.