[Hidden-tech] Google Suite vs Office 365 opinions sought

[Mark D. Hamill]

I follow this guy. If seriously interested in LibreOffice, here's his video
on how to make it as Word-like as possible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0jeYe8iNWo

He also likes NextCloud as an alternative to Google and Microsoft's suites.

https://nextcloud.com

On Thu, Sep 12, 2019 at 5:30 PM Rich at tnr via Hidden-discuss <
hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:

> I've worked with (and still) use all -- and I'd take a serious look at
> Libreoffice -- I get the comments, however as someone running commercial
> and non-profit the real question for me is the need for comparability vs
> cost -- add in how many functions do you need/use.
> For example, there is no Access equivalent in google doc.
>
> As for re-formatting, all that relates to the comparability -- who you
> work with and what tools they use you need to interact with,
>
> A side note, you don't need gmail to use google doc - the only issue is
> the 1st time login, and asking someone to response to a invite is really
> not much of a bit deal.
>
> Rich
>
> On 9/10/2019 9:47 AM, Sara MacKay via Hidden-discuss wrote:
> > Hi Folks
> >
> > I need to switch our non-profit to either Google for non- profits or
> > Office 365. Both provide the functions we need. Google suite has the
> > advantage that 1/2 the staff have gmail and are familiar w the
> > platform. Also google forms are really helpful for our 2 program
> > coordinators. Office 365 has the office Suite of programs that we have
> > always used and Word & Excel seem more robust and easier to do mail
> > merges & formatting.
> >  So I have 3 questions that I'm looking for opinions on from anyone
> > who has switched people over to one format or the other.
> > 1. Has digital transfer of accounts to either been especially hard or
> > especially easy?
> >
> > 2. Was using google drive or 1 drive difficult or confusing for low
> > tech-savvy users?  We have 22 staff. Maybe 5 are very comfortable with
> > tech.
> >
> > 3. Any thoughts on the administration of either?
> >
> > Only 5 staff reported a preference. 2 for Office 365, 2 for Google, &
> > one who says either except sharing a google doc is cumbersome if the
> > receiver doesn't have gmail.
> >
> > Looking mostly for red flags or praise to help w the final choice.
> >
> > Any input appreciated, thanks.
> > Sara
> >
> >
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