It's unclear to me what the difference is between Microsoft's Office Web Apps and Google Docs. Are they at all similar - or is it just marketing hype from Microsoft. How would I decide which to use for sharing documents online with friends and coworkers?
What are the differences between Office Web Apps and Google Docs?
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They're actually very similar.  Both allow you to create, modify, and share several document types online.  The biggest difference between the two is in the feature set.  While Google Docs is a great way to create basic documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, Office is far more powerful when it comes to styling the presentation of these documents.  So if your focus is on content, there's not much of a difference.  If your goal is on producing a production-ready document collaboratively, I'd recommend Office.One other advantage of Office Web Apps over Google Docs is the inclusion of OneNote.  There's no equivalent feature in Google Docs.