This document discusses the differences between traditional software and online software, also known as web-based applications. It provides examples of useful online software for libraries, such as word processors, spreadsheets, file storage, photo editors and video editing. The key advantages of online software over traditional software are that it is free, requires no downloads, provides better access to applications and data, can expand library services for free, and is easy to use. Online software looks and works like traditional applications and is designed to be user-friendly. The document recommends blogs and websites to stay current on trends in online and hybrid online/offline applications.

1. a Useful Online Software: Learn how to make Web 2.0 work for your library! New Hampshire Library Association Spring Conference May 18, 2007

2. Presentation Outline Web 1.0 v. Web 2.0 Traditional software v. online software Live demonstration of online software Advantages of online software How to stay current

3. Web 1.0 Users were passive Web viewers.

4. Web 2.0 Users play an active role in the Web.

5. Web 2.0 Users… Create their own content Share content with others Connect with people

6. http://www.5min.com:80/Video/Making-Pico-De-Gallo-1223

7. Traditional Software v. Online Software

8. Software Traditional = Resides on your computer

9. Online Software Online software = Resides on the Internet

10. Types of Online Software Word Processors that are compatible with MS Word and Open Office. Spreadsheets that can do everything MS Excel does. File Storage that works like your Windows Explorer. Photo editing that can crop, resize, and alter your photos.

11. Software or Website? In many cases… Both!

12. Synonyms (at least for this presentation…) Applications = Software = Programs Online software = Web-based software = Webware = Webapp

13. How is it possible? Faster Internet connections Faster computers New programming techniques

14. Ajax Demo

15. Useful Online Software for Libraries

16. Types of Software… Word processing Spreadsheets File Storage Photo Editing Video Editing

17. Online Word Processing

18. Web-based Spreadsheets

19. Online File Storage

20. Web-based Photo Editors

21. Web-based Presentations

22. Web-based Video Editing

23. Web-based Desktops Web developers are creating online software that appears similar to your conventional desktop. These desktop programs include word processors, online file storage, email, chat, blogs, RSS reader, address book, and even a simple MP3 player.

24. Advantages to Online Software or Why Librarians (Should) Love Web-based Applications

25. Advantages of Online Software v. Traditional Software

26. Free! Advantage #1:

27. No Downloads Required Advantage #2:

28. Better Access to Applications & Data Advantage #3

29. Expand Library Services (for Free) Advantage #4

30. Webware Is Easy To Use Looks like & works like traditional software Built to be easy! Advantage #5

31. Future Trends Webware will continue to expand and improve. Growing trend of online/offline applications

32. Staying Current Blogs Tech Crunch http:// techcrunch.com Life Hacker http:// lifehacker.com Webware http:// webware.com

33. References http://www.aventureforth.com/2005/09/06/top-10-ajax-applications/ http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/08/sun-responds-to-ajax-silverlight-with-javafx/