1. GROUP 6: DARYA SADCHIKOVA CIRO PESCATORE BETH PERRY PRANAV GUPTA

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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 Gmail A behind-the-scenes look at Gmail TapA behind-the-scenes look at Gmail Tap Mon Apr 02 2012 Yesterday, we announced the introduction of Gmail Tap. People wanted some more information, so we're sharing an in-depth...

5. 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

6. Docs Allows you to create and edit Microsoft Office documents online Share documents with other Google users Mobile support from tablet or smartphone Integrated Android app

7. Docs

8. 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

9. Groups

10. 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

11. Capabilities Shows all members and contact information Helps with organizing meetings, conferences, and events Can post powerpoints Share documents  Takes you to google.docs Can link it with Google profile

12. Calendars In April, 2006 Google launches Google calendar

13. Calendars Cont. In April, 2006 Google launches Google calendar

14. Weaknesses

15. Strengths Connects people and businesses worldwide Makes it easier for people to stay in touch

16. The End: Work Cited http://www.google.com/about/company/history.ht ml http://www.google.com/about/company/history.ht ml http://thesaltedsolution.blogspot.com/2007/06/wh y-use-gmail.html http://thesaltedsolution.blogspot.com/2007/06/wh y-use-gmail.html http://www.hamedonline.com/computer- world/reviews/gmail-review-pros-and-cons/ http://www.hamedonline.com/computer- world/reviews/gmail-review-pros-and-cons/