7 reviews

Google Wave

Released October, 2009

The Pros:Compatible with any OS and browser - including mobile browsers (as long as it is compatible with the latest HTML5 standard). Open source. Easy to expand with extensions.

The Cons:Drag'n'drop file functionality is not yet supported in HTML5. High volume waves place a strain on client-side hardware. Dead project as of August 2010 due to poor adoption.

Google Wave is an open source server-side software platform for real-time collaboration and communication between any number of individuals. Utilizing the latest HTML 5 standard, Wave runs in any current compliant browser.

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5

compatible with any OS and browser - including mobile browsers (as long as it is compatible with the latest HTML5 standard)
4

open source
4

easy to expand with extensions
4

real time - view what others are saying even as they type them, faster even compared to IM services (can be disabled)
4

play-back feature - allows newly added individuals to catch up in conversations as they evolved naturally
4

embedded waves can be used as blogs, discussions, etc... remain fully functional as waves opened from within the wave client
3

built-in automatic spell checker
3

built to replace all other methods of communication online
1

built-in app store to easily find free and pay-for 3rd party add-ons
1

clean design