1. Why is LinkedCells better than sharing Excel files?
Putting your Excel workbook on the network is a simple solution, but there are a
number of problems with this approach:
- Everyone must be on the same network, so it doesn't work well if remote offices
or people on the road need to access or share data.
- By default, everyone on the network can see and modify your entire workbook, and
configuring permissions is difficult.
- If multiple people modify the same data, the resulting conflicts must be resolved
manually.
LinkedCells resolves all these problems. It is available anywhere you have an Internet
connection; you can even work offline and publish or update your data when you are
connected again. Controlling who can see your data is easy, you just add those contacts
to your publication. Since you retain control of your spreadsheet, you can't get
conflicts.
2. Why is LinkedCells better than Google Spreadsheets?
Online applications have improved in the last few years, but will never have the
speed, power, and usability of Excel. Excel power users will be continually frustrated
by the slower response time and limited functionality of an online spreadsheet.
If you already know Excel, but need to publish your data with other Excel users
or get data from other people, LinkedCells makes that easy. LinkedCells lets you
subscribe to the data you need from other people and/or publish your data to any
Excel user who needs it.
3. Does LinkedCells work with Vista and Excel 2007?
Yes, LinkedCells works with Vista and Excel 2007. You can use Windows 2000 or later,
and Excel 2000, Excel XP, Excel 2003, and Excel 2007.
4. How secure is my data?
LinkedCells allows the creator of the publication to choose which contacts can
see the data. Unless you specifically choose to publish your data to a contact,
they will be unable to see your data. As the publisher of the data, it is always
available to you, regardless of the spreadsheet (or the computer) that you are working
on.
The second half of the security equation is the quality of the security and the
hosting environment. The LinkedCells security model was designed by an experienced
software architect and reviewed by a separate team member, who also has significant design
experience. LinkedCells follows security best practices
(passwords are encrypted with a one-way hash, authentication is resistant
to dictionary attack, etc). The servers are hosted in a physically secure environment
by Microsoft certified operators. No online application is perfectly secure, but
LinkedCells is more secure than most.
5. How do I install LinkedCells?
Installing our software is fast and simple. Download LinkedCells using the button
above. The installer will walk you through the install process. Afterwards, just
start Excel and you will see the LinkedCells menu. You will be prompted to sign
up when you first use LinkedCells.
6. Do I need to register to use LinkedCells?
You can download and install LinkedCells without registering, but you need to provide
your email address to start using LinkedCells. We need your email address so that your contacts
can share data with you, and so that people you share data with know who the data is coming from.
After you install the LinkedCells software and run Excel, you will see a LinkedCells
menu. You will be prompted to register when you try to login to LinkedCells.
7. If I want to share data with people that don't have LinkedCells, how do I do it?
When you publish data to a contact, they will receive an email telling them how
to download and install LinkedCells.
8. Why are you doing a Beta Test? Why should I participate
in your beta program?
We want your comments and suggestions! The Beta gives you a chance to
suggest features and influence future versions. LinkedCells has been thoroughly
tested by the development team and our external testers, but we are always interested
in hearing about any problems you encountered.
By participating in our Beta program, you will be able to influence the development
of LinkedCells. If you have features you would like to see in the product, this
is an excellent time to recommend them. Please visit the
LinkedCells Support Forum.
9. What if I decide I don’t want to publish my data
anymore, can I remove it?
Yes. LinkedCells lets you delete publications that are obsolete or that you no longer
want to share with other people.
10. What happens if I move the range of data I publish
or the location of a subscription?
No problem. LinkedCells follows the cells as they are moved within the spreadsheet.
11. Do I need to be connected to the internet to use LinkedCells?
You can work on Excel spreadsheets with LinkedCells data without being connected
to the internet. However, if you want to update publications, subscriptions or contacts,
you must be online.
12. What if I move my file - do all the document links break?
LinkedCells does not depend on where you store your Excel file. If you move a file with LinkedCells data from one location to another (either on your computer or on another computer that has the LinkedCells software), LinkedCells will continue updating your publications and subscriptions.
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