Google Groups now in production

[sonali]

Google today permanently launched Google Groups (out of its beta testing).

This enhanced product enables users to create, manage, search and browse web-based groups, as well as subscribe to and track favorite groups.

Building on the foundation of the original service that currently includes more than 1 billion searchable posts from the Usenet archive, Google Groups now offers users the ability to join and follow discussions among different groups, keep in touch with family and friends, and share information more easily.

Using Google Groups, people can search and participate in a variety of discussions. Users looking for advice on treating carpal tunnel or disputing a cell phone bill can find discussions from other people who have experience in these areas.

In addition, family, friends, and official organizations like schools or community centers can keep their members informed via email lists and announcement-only newsletters through Google Groups.

“Google Groups enables users to easily gather groups of friends, acquaintances, and those sharing interests together, and communicate with them directly via email, newsletters and message boards,” said Jonathan Rosenberg, vice president, Product Management, Google Inc.

“These online communities connect people with information they care about, and that furthers our commitment to enhancing the online experience for Google users.”

[dave487]

This was from 2004 and you posted the same cut and pasted story at DP today as well.