Here is just a quick comparison of the two. I'd be curious if any of you have any other observations or comparisons. I'm going to take a guess that as more FaceBook users come into the workforce, it will be more natural for employees to use SharePoint in a similar fashion.
Facebook | SharePoint |
Allows users to control who has access to information | Allows users to control who has access to information |
Files can be uploaded and shared with others | Files can be uploaded and shared with others |
Rate items that you like | Create Surveys for feedback |
Searchable | Searchable |
Usage reports and data on which documents are used and by who | |
Users can post links to other sites but no way to create RSS tags for content within your page – but it acts somewhat like an RSS feed for people who are subscribed as a friend | Allows users to subscribe to pages or sites for automation of information updates |
Not a lot of customization options other than the image you have for profile | Customization of pages and style built into the platform |
Can send message privately or to groups | Tied directly into Outlook for sending messages or calendar posts within SharePoint and vs. versa You can also assign users and security levels to your documents, pages and sites |
Can add games, surveys and other activities to share with your friends | Not sure if anyone is using it for posting games to share |
Adds are placed on your page without control | No forced advertising on pages |
