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I’m a total gadget nerd always looking for the latest & greatest, but when it comes to web innovations I’m usually reluctant to test or convert. It took me forever to get a Facebook page, I’m staying away from Gmail, & have no idea what the latest web technologies are.
With that said (I hate saying that), I was really excited about trying Google Wave. After attempting to watch the initial Google Wave public beta release video, I was like, I cannot watch this because it was way too long & the jargon was over my head.
Soon after the ridiculously long video, GW was made available for beta testers & after a while I received an invite from a friend.
Like many, I had no idea what GW really was because I couldn’t get through the video, so once my account was set up, I just jumped in & tried to figure it out for myself.
After I got use to the interface, I started playing & honestly, I had it figured out in less than 40 minutes. Once I had my wits about me, I was like, oh yeah, this is a cool tool with great possibilities.
So my quick crib notes explanation on Google Wave is that it’s like an online networking/collaboration tool that can be used to do real time chatting, email, document/video sharing and more.
Since I started using GW, I have connected with other photographers & had some great “waves” on topics ranging from lens selection, photo editing, business goal setting etc. I have also connected with friends & started a “wave” that’s being used to encourage each other to lose weight.
Google Wave still has a long way to go for a successful launch but I like what I’m seeing so far!
Check out this quick break down of the program & if your interested, let me know by emailing me your email address & I will hook you up with a GW invite.
If you’re already on GW, you can connect with me there tafari.sh [at] google wave [dot] com.
December 14th, 2009 at 5:22 AM
Hit me up on the weight loss wave. And what do you mean that you don't use Gmail? Don't you have a gmail address? C'mon son, don't stay behind the technology (wave)! HAHA
December 14th, 2009 at 2:50 PM
I tried finding you and it told me you didn't have a Google Wave acct. I'm ieisha.evans[at]googlewave
I SO need the weight loss wave!!!
December 14th, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Wanda – Im not messing with that gmail stuff. I cannot drink all of this technology Kool Aid. Im already pimped out enough.
Ieisha – I just sent you a wave with my contact info.
And….. The weight loss wave that Im engaged in is for me & to of my boys. Sorry, guys only. We have to keep our weight secrets & struggles to ourselves. :)
Tafari
December 22nd, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Finally, an answer to what exactly GoogleWave is. I, like you, gave up on that long intro vid.
It sounds interesting. Maybe I'll give it a try in 2010.
December 23rd, 2009 at 4:41 AM
Wasn't that video the fucking worst!!! I still have invites, so email me if you want one.
Tafari
December 23rd, 2009 at 4:41 AM
Wasn't that video the fucking worst!!! I still have invites, so email me if you want one.
Tafari