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Proton seems to be suggesting that this is somehow more secure than Google Docs [1]. But Google Docs/Workspace already supports what they call "client-side enc
by crazygringo 2y ago
Proton seems to be suggesting that this is somehow more secure than Google Docs [1].
But Google Docs/Workspace already supports what they call "client-side encryption" [2] if you want to pay for it and enable it. Docs never sees your actual data.
How is this any different?
Trying to go up against MS Office and Google Docs/Workspace sounds like an unbelievably difficult, huge, and therefore risky proposition -- akin to writing your own browser from scratch and trying to compete with Chrome, Edge, and Safari. Not really sure this is a wise business move for Proton.
[1] https://proton.me/blog/docs-proton-drive https://proton.me/blog/docs-proton-drive
[2] https://support.google.com/a/answer/10741897?hl=en https://support.google.com/a/answer/10741897?hl=en
- MetaWhirledPeas 2y ago> Trying to go up against MS Office and Google Docs/Workspace sounds like an unbelievably difficult, huge, and therefore risky proposition My guess is that Proton sees that it appeals to individuals wanting an alternative to Google and Microsoft's online services. Email alone is not enough to cut the umbilical, so Proton is adding more and more coverage.
- crazygringo 2y agoAh got it -- if this is aimed at individuals not businesses then it makes more sense. Also because individuals tend to mostly use only Google Docs, much less Sheets and almost no Slides -- so the Docs clone by itself would be sufficient.
- brnt 2y agoEver since Google Docs launched, it has been the most valuable thing about having an account. Document sharing and central management are a hard thing that Google Docs solves realy well. I'll be very glad to try this out.