The offline-service is being rolled out in phases right now, first with the word processor application. Only some users will have access to the offline word processor, but over the next few weeks it should become available to all users. At the same time, the spread sheet application will proceed to be available offline, first only for viewing but then editing will be available as well. The application for slide show presentations will remain as an online-only service for a bit longer than its counterparts. It will eventually get offline-access status along with other Google Apps in the near future.

With Google Docs being available offline, it will now have a huge edge over its Microsoft equivalent. Remember Google Docs are already available online and can be accessed from any location simply by logging into your Google Account. Once you are using Google Docs, there will be no need to carry around copies of your work on USB drives and you will never have the problem of forgetting your work at home. Once there is internet access, your work will be accessible. The down side of this is you can no longer make excuses for not having your work delivered on time.