Comments on: Google Wave: First Impressions from Real People, Not “Experts”

By: ♬ Eric Snyder♬

♬ Eric Snyder♬ — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:58:04 +0000

I guess you'll have to follow me in order for me to DM you. I'm @egs.

By: Brian McDaniel

Brian McDaniel — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:22:02 +0000

I've never used Communote, but I tried Yammer for a couple months with one of my main clients. We ended up dumping it because it was basically “Twitter for the workplace” and it became an extra step that was more distraction than helpful. But Google Wave has far more tools incorporated into it and the potential for many more as developers create them, so my short answer would be “Absolutely!” The collaborative possibilities are, to me, the highlight of Wave and what could be the future of information sharing and collaborative communication. We shall see…

By: Brian McDaniel

Brian McDaniel — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:19:03 +0000

Thank you, Steve, for the kind words and encouragement. I'm glad the article is useful for you.

By: Brian McDaniel

Brian McDaniel — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:18:11 +0000

Well, the 'experiment' is over but you are more than welcome to add me to your Wave contacts. However, you would have to contact me via Twitter (@bkmacdaddy) in order to get my info – I don't want everyone having my Wave address. :)

By: Brian McDaniel

Brian McDaniel — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:16:10 +0000

Cool! Glad this was helpful!

By: Brian McDaniel

Brian McDaniel — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:15:38 +0000

Thanks for the encouragement! It's really good to be here too! :)

By: hoewner

hoewner — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:34:18 +0000

Brian, very good post! Do you see Google Wave as a serious competitor to enterprise microblogging tools like Yammer or Communote?

By: Steve Opperman

Steve Opperman — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:15:10 +0000

Thisw is a very good presentation of a new application in the field of communication and collaboration. I think this has tremendous potential, and I'm looking forward to it. I didn't get an invitation for the initial “wave” but I'll eagerly await the general release. We have no concept at this point of what the ultimate impact of this new application will be. Things like this have a way of forging their own way in the world. Terrific article Brain and Beirut I appreciate the opportunity to take a look at the new technology.

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By: ♬ Eric Snyder♬

♬ Eric Snyder♬ — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:24:44 +0000

Hey… I'd love to join your experiment. I just got my Google wave account yesterday and feel totally underwhelmed so far.

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By: FadiPick

FadiPick — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:48:36 +0000

I totally agree with you, we need time to figure out the potential of google wave. I remember the first time I have created an account on Twitter and how absurd I thought it is at that time, but then with no time I grew addicted to it!

Btw, it is so good to have you here :)

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By: joannyobe

joannyobe — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:38:06 +0000

Great article and your opinion has been thoroughly noted. I was apprehensive about Google Wave. Now, I will give it a try!

By: John Anthony Hartman

John Anthony Hartman — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:21:46 +0000

I think the issue is that the hype is keeping people from seeing beyond this early preview release. If you dig into the developers section and or have a Google Wave Sandbox account then you can see a bit more of the potential. Here is my take on what could be with Wave as it relates to media production. http://www.johnanthonyhartman.com/2009/10/10/go...

By: Brian McDaniel

Brian McDaniel — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:07:17 +0000

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the article – glad it was helpful! :)

By: Brian McDaniel

Brian McDaniel — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:59:51 +0000

Sorry but my invitation was a 2nd generation so I didn't get any to hand out. I wish! Thanks for reading though. ;-)

By: David Miranda

David Miranda — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:44:27 +0000

is there any chance i could get an invite?

sqw@storylog.com

thanks!!!

By: Beiruta

Beiruta — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:29:52 +0000

Great post Brian! It's good to see your name here with us as a guest writer! We are honored :)

As for your question: “Will it replace email or Twitter or Friendfeed or other existing tools?” In my humble opinion, I think the answer is a definite “No”. I believe Google Wave will have so much to offer but it won't wipe out and replace existing tools… People like routine, they like what they are used to… No one will make that shift unless Google Wave is able to offer so much more than all those tools combined, which I highly doubt!

By: laura wilson

laura wilson — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:23:24 +0000

For web conferences you should try http://www.showdocument.com ,
Great for online teaching and collaborating. I use it for working on my designs with other in my field.
Its free and pretty simple - you just upload your file and invite others to view it together.
- Laura W.

By: laura wilson

laura wilson — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:22:30 +0000

By: badjedi

badjedi — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:37:58 +0000

I enjoyed this article very much.I agree that alot more time must be given to see the potential and drawbacks of the wave.Thanks for the insight.

By: OneLuvGurl

OneLuvGurl — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:30:49 +0000

I was very grateful to be involved in Brian's experiment and it was loads of fun! I have to agree with Brian, that after there were more people involved, it became something else and much more fun. I am really looking forward to what impact Google Wave will have on the way we communicate.

By: Brian McDaniel

Brian McDaniel — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:05:11 +0000

Thanks for the encouragement & the chance to contribute, Beirut! Looking forward to many more exchanges and collaborations in the future!

Although, as I said, I am not one for making predictions, I will not be surprised at all if Google Wave eventually replaces a lot of the tools we currently use. But if it does I think it will be awhile and after many changes and tweaks. For instance, it was pretty cool to be able to tweet straight from within Wave, but I couldn't see my @replies column - only those I follow. But if/when someone creates a bot that has all the functionality of Tweetdeck, I think I would ditch TD in a second to be able to Tweet in a wave while also interacting in other waves at the same time.

It's a lot to think about, and I think we have a LONG way to go before anyone will know what's going to happen. Especially Google!

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