GROUP 6 :

DARYA SADCHIKOVACIRO PESCATORE

BETH PERRYPRANAV GUPTA

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:

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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

Docs

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

Groups

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

Calendars

In April, 2006 Google launches Google calendar

Calendars Cont.

In April, 2006 Google launches Google calendar

Weaknesses

Strengths

Connects people and businesses worldwideMakes it easier for people to stay in touch

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/