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History
Work in progress started in 1995, Google created in 1997, creators – Larry Page & Sergey Brin
Google was derived from a service engine called BackRub
In 2000 Google announced the first 10 language versions of Google.com, later that year search tool bar was released
A year later index size grows to 3 billion web documents
In 2002 first hardware is released, Google Search Appliance
History Part II
Blogs, Google Maps, Google Scholar, Google Earth, iGoogle, Google Reader, Google Analytics, Google Chat, Docs, Calendars, Groups, Gmail, Trends, Google Romance, Google Finance, Spreadsheets
G-mail
Released chat in G-mail 2006
Pros: very fast, very secure, no spam, no back-up required, mail is never lost, emails turn into conversations, access to other Google apps, office anywhere, Google mobile, inbox task list, lot of memory, language options
Cons: Cannot work offline with Google apps, Google has access to all of your information, lacks full feature of text editor
Gmail
A Google approach to email.Gmail is built on the idea that email can be more intuitive, efficient, and useful. And maybe even fun. After all, Gmail has:
Latest News from GmailA behind-the-scenes look at Gmail Tap Mon Apr 02 2012Yesterday, we announced the introduction of Gmail Tap. People wanted some more information, so we're sharing an in-depth ...
Docs
In February, 2006 acquisition of Writely was introduced, base for Google Docs
In February, 2007 Google Docs was made avalible for Google app users
In September, 2007 a presentation program was introduced
In September, 2011 the capability to use Google Docs offline was introduced through opt-in HTML 5
Docs
Allows you to create and edit Microsoft Office documents online
Share documents with other Google usersMobile support from tablet or smartphoneIntegrated Android app
Groups
Google groups started in 2001
Can access discussion groups on your interests, join threaded conversations, and make new groups
Can subscribe to Usenet newsgroups
Helps users connect with people, access information, and communicate through email and on the web
My Groups
Make your own Pick a name Invite members via email They accept by clicking the link
Discussions Start your own Join in on others’ messages Either be online or on email
Group email address
Capabilities
Shows all members and contact informationHelps with organizing meetings, conferences,
and eventsCan post powerpointsShare documents
Takes you to google.docsCan link it with Google profile
The End: Work Cited
http://www.google.com/about/company/history.html
http://thesaltedsolution.blogspot.com/2007/06/why-use-gmail.html
http://www.hamedonline.com/computer-world/reviews/gmail-review-pros-and-cons/
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