SpaceJazz: "What is the advantage for Google?"

When you take some time to think about what Google has done here, and the future possibilities, this can evolve into so much more than a communication innovation. The future possibilities are extraordinary. This technology sets in motion, a means by which Google can attack Microsoft's long standing reign over desktop applications. As the client-server & Federation protocols evolve, internet based applications that surpass the capabilities see more of their desktop counterparts, become a reality. Editing spreadsheets, CAD drawings.... anything... with other people from around the world, in real time, in different languages, becomes reality. Imagine being able to sit in Houston TX, and be able to work on a CAD drawing in real time with someone in Japan, who doesn't speak a word of English. The possibilities stagger my imagination.

What's in it for Google? It gives them a way to take down Microsoft... something they'd love to do. I'm all for it. I'm not a big fan of Microsoft. Google has introduced this as a communication platform, but I believe they have bigger plans. There's much more to Google Wave than meets the eye.