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WilHarris · 13th Apr 2006, 11:51

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/04...endar_release/

Lazlow · 13th Apr 2006, 12:14

Would it allow for multi-users to use the one calendar? I know you mention multi-users being able to access each others calendars - just that one calendar which all staff could add in their meetings would be great.

Leitchy · 13th Apr 2006, 12:58

Any1 else thinking that there going to grow up knowing that Google is going to be a major part of there lives? Maybe when im 80, google will make me a cup of tea and toast in the morning!!

stephen2002 · 13th Apr 2006, 13:41

This is looking good and all but my main calander use is on my PDA, which integrates nicely with Outlook. I'll be sticking to that for now.

RTT · 13th Apr 2006, 15:07

Has anyone used it yet? It's mind blowing

hitman012 · 13th Apr 2006, 15:10

Been looking forward to this; going to try it out now...

Edit: Very impressed - typical Google application. Fast, clean and responsive... what more could you want?

Edit2: OK, there is more you could want... integration with Google Personalised Home would be nice.

DreamTheEndless · 13th Apr 2006, 15:12

I thought I've been having:
Google should start a job search application to compete with Monster.com, dice.com etc....

1. They could charge money to people posting positions (standard in the industry,)
2. they could have google ads on the page with the job ads
3. the google name would gain them instant market share

Anyone from google.com reading this?

Hiren · 13th Apr 2006, 15:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by RTT

Has anyone used it yet? It's mind blowing

Ooooh I'll admit it's pretty niffty the way you can quick add. Still don't see myself moving away from outlook / pda / phone integration.

cpemma · 13th Apr 2006, 15:38

So not content with knowing where you live and what you search for, Google now knows what you're planning?

Hi, big brother!

orb · 13th Apr 2006, 15:51

I wish it had pre-done erm, what do you call them. Like easter and stuff. So i can search to see when <stuff> is. Maybe that is going to be added

mclean007 · 13th Apr 2006, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by orb

I wish it had pre-done erm, what do you call them. Like easter and stuff. So i can search to see when <stuff> is. Maybe that is going to be added

The shareable nature of the calendars means, I'm sure, people will be posting all sorts of useful things on there ready for you just to drop into your own calendar. Things like holidays (on a per-country basis as they differ from place to place), major upcoming events (elections, world cup matches, major film releases etc.)

This is pretty schweet. Need a little widget (perhaps an add-on to Google Desktop search) that automatically syncs your Outlook with your Google Calendar. Shouldn't be too hard - you can already import / export calendars. That would be great - fast, searchable online calendar from any internet connection, even when your home machine is offline. (Though I already have this with my work account, thanks to Exchange's whizzy web server thing).

quack · 13th Apr 2006, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by orb

I wish it had pre-done erm, what do you call them. Like easter and stuff. So i can search to see when <stuff> is. Maybe that is going to be added

1. Click the + next to Other Calendars.
2. Select Holiday Calendars.
3. Scroll down to the country you want to add holidays from.
4. Click Add Calendar.
5. Bingo, you can now see public holidays in yours.

DougEdey · 13th Apr 2006, 18:16

quack: not on my Calender for some reason... (Using IE at Uni atm, will check when I get home)

I like the quick link tab on the top left (Google, Gmail, Calender, More>>), but I think they could improve it by making it into a tabbed interface, so rather then opening a new window, it has a single window which just *slips* between each interface.

(Using IE at uni though, will check on FF later)

yahooadam · 13th Apr 2006, 19:48

google is slowly taking over the world

omg its skynet in discuise

DougEdey · 13th Apr 2006, 21:23

Works fine now I'm at home. I don't know if it was IE or not though.

Anyone else on IE to check?

quack · 13th Apr 2006, 23:07

Works on Fx and IE for me. In 2 different locations. Odd that it didn't for you.

fev · 13th Apr 2006, 23:35

works fine on firefox here

it's a stonking piece of kit, it's making mothers life easier to see when i have lectures and stuff.

I can pull up what i'm doing from any computer on campus or at work... just wow

fundamental · 17th Apr 2006, 06:32

So here’s the scenario - I want to publish a calendar on my website; my visitor’s can 1) click on a link to download an ical file (must have a supporting application); 2) click on an xml feed link (rediculous) or 3) click on a link asking them to sign up to Google Calendar.

Fantastic...

Am I stupid, or would the inclusion of HTML publishing be a worthwhile feature?

13th Apr 2006, 11:51	#1
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13th Apr 2006, 15:10	#6
hitman012 What is a Dremel!? Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bristol / London Posts: 4,811	Been looking forward to this; going to try it out now... Edit: Very impressed - typical Google application. Fast, clean and responsive... what more could you want? Edit2: OK, there is more you could want... integration with Google Personalised Home would be nice. __________________ "Nothing is more practical than a good theory" - Kurt Lewin Last edited by hitman012; 13th Apr 2006 at 16:27.

13th Apr 2006, 15:12	#7
DreamTheEndless Gravity hates Bacon Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland Oregon USA Posts: 1,554	I thought I've been having: Google should start a job search application to compete with Monster.com, dice.com etc.... 1. They could charge money to people posting positions (standard in the industry,) 2. they could have google ads on the page with the job ads 3. the google name would gain them instant market share Anyone from google.com reading this? __________________ Srenob is deader than dead, so check out my new blog instead: http://i-have-a-blog-now.blogspot.com/ (Note - there's not much there yet, but maybe there will be someday.)

13th Apr 2006, 15:38	#9
cpemma Ecky thump Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: S.Yorkshire, OK Posts: 12,333	So not content with knowing where you live and what you search for, Google now knows what you're planning? Hi, big brother! __________________ Nobody's perfect. But being a Yorkshireman is as close as you can get.

13th Apr 2006, 12:58	#3
Leitchy Supermodder Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 255	Any1 else thinking that there going to grow up knowing that Google is going to be a major part of there lives? Maybe when im 80, google will make me a cup of tea and toast in the morning!!

13th Apr 2006, 13:41	#4
stephen2002 Multimodder Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 182	This is looking good and all but my main calander use is on my PDA, which integrates nicely with Outlook. I'll be sticking to that for now.

13th Apr 2006, 15:07	#5
RTT bwarp Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Berkshire Posts: 12,985	Has anyone used it yet? It's mind blowing

13th Apr 2006, 15:51	#10
orb satisfying. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In a box. Posts: 1,102	I wish it had pre-done erm, what do you call them. Like easter and stuff. So i can search to see when <stuff> is. Maybe that is going to be added __________________ [ ADDICT ]

13th Apr 2006, 18:16	#13
DougEdey I pwn all your storage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 13,933	quack: not on my Calender for some reason... (Using IE at Uni atm, will check when I get home) I like the quick link tab on the top left (Google, Gmail, Calender, More>>), but I think they could improve it by making it into a tabbed interface, so rather then opening a new window, it has a single window which just slips between each interface. (Using IE at uni though, will check on FF later)

13th Apr 2006, 19:48	#14
yahooadam Ultra csavarkulcs Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,323	google is slowly taking over the world omg its skynet in discuise

13th Apr 2006, 21:23	#15
DougEdey I pwn all your storage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 13,933	Works fine now I'm at home. I don't know if it was IE or not though. Anyone else on IE to check?

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13th Apr 2006, 23:35	#17
fev Corporate Whore Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tesco - On Beanbag, Games Playing Office Posts: 2,885	works fine on firefox here it's a stonking piece of kit, it's making mothers life easier to see when i have lectures and stuff. I can pull up what i'm doing from any computer on campus or at work... just wow __________________ I know what I'm doing... do you? Follow me on Twitter..go on

17th Apr 2006, 06:32	#18
fundamental What's a Dremel? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1	Google Calendar... HTML??? So here’s the scenario - I want to publish a calendar on my website; my visitor’s can 1) click on a link to download an ical file (must have a supporting application); 2) click on an xml feed link (rediculous) or 3) click on a link asking them to sign up to Google Calendar. Fantastic... Am I stupid, or would the inclusion of HTML publishing be a worthwhile feature?