A couple of weeks ago, in a Product Manager interview with Google, I described a gap between Google’s ideal “file-less” document based system and users’ file system mentality. I suggested that Google Docs deliver real-time syncing to a local file system to provide users with incremental steps towards a document based workflow.
I went out on a limb in the interview and disagreed with what MG Siegler posted as to the correct approach for this “bridge” product. It’s not just about storage, it’s about creating an interoperable environment that guides users towards wider adoption of Google’s document-based platform. It looks like Google agrees with me.
The latest intel on Google Drive suggests that it will not be a standalone product, but rather a connection (or bridge) that syncs users’ local file system and Google Docs.
Nov2
