Perhaps the biggest tech buzz this last week was Google’s release of 100,000 invites to its new project, Google Wave.
Google was kind enough to release a very long video (80 minutes) explaining Wave…a video that was “too much information” for most people trying to grasp the basic concept.
Luckily, they followed up with a < 8 minute video last week that really summarizes what it is, how it works and (presumably) about 20% of what it does. I encourage you to watch the short video (embedded below [direct link])…then you’ll get it.
A different short video explanation (also worth watching) can be found at this link.
To me, it sounds like Google Wave is email 2.0. Sort of a combination of email + social networking + chat (instant messaging/Skype) + document sharing…all relating to a particular project. Thus, you would create a new “wave” for each project you are working on with other people.
If you want an invite, you can request one from Google via this link…unless you know someone who has an account and can send you an invite (hint, hint, hint – my email is snipper @ gmail.com).
I look forward to using it (when I get an invite). I really think it will be quite useful for both collaborating with clients as well as coordinating projects within the office between you, your paralegal/associates/secretaries.
I’m sure this post is….to be continued.
[Update: this post is an excellent summary of how Google Wave is about collaboration, if you don't collaborate with others..you won't "get" it: http://danieltenner.com/posts/0012-google-wave.html]
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I still don’t quite get it… why is it an improvement over what Gmail does and the chat feature there already?
Dear “Feigin, Patent & Trademark Attorney”:
Google Wave is about collaboration. For instance, collaboration within a law firm to get a client’s project done. Some clients (depending on how tech savvy they are) could also participate in the collaboration.