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Q: "I am interested in finding online word processing software for collaborative writing that I can use with my co-authors. Some thoughts:  1) I'd like something low cost (or free); 2) I've found two possible programs so far: WriteBoard and ZohoWriter (apparently in a beta version only). Aside from usability, I'm also concerned about security -- that our work is protected and stays private; 3) Instead of writing online, I've also been looking at using a wiki like wikispaces.com to share documents more easily.

Has anyone used these or any other programs for collaborative writing, or have any other ideas or experiences? I remember trying to convince my colleagues in the early 90s that they really could send documents by email. Now I'd like to take advantage of the new capabilities of the web."

A: Michael DeMers, TAA Member:

"Some use Google Docs and Spreadsheets and a newer, and in my opinion more stable, package is called thinkfree. Here's the URL: Click here"

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