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techcrunch.com - 7/7/2009

What The Hell Happened To The Free Version Of Google Apps?

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The free version of Google Apps is history. The current sign up page makes no mention of the previously free Standard edition. Instead, new users get a 14 day free trial, and then must pay $50 per user per year after that trial. Google Apps is a suite of online applications like gmail, Google ...

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googleblog.blogspot.com - 7/7/2009

Official Google Blog: Google Apps is out of beta (yes, really)

— googleblog.blogspot.com — We're often asked why so many Google applications seem to be perpetually in beta. For example, Gmail... has worn the beta tag more than five years. We realize this situation puzzles some people, particularly those who subscribe to the traditional ... (more) Official Google Blog: Google Apps is out of beta (yes, ...

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nytimes.com - 7/8/2009

Google Plans a PC Operating System

— nytimes.com — SAN FRANCISCO — In a direct challenge to Microsoft , Google announced late Tuesday that it is... developing an operating system for PCs that is tied to its Chrome Web browser. The software, called the Google Chrome Operating System, is initially intended ... (more) Google Plans a PC Operating System

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google.com - 7/7/2009

Google Apps

— google.com — Google Apps Standard Edition helps groups build community Could your club, family, sports team or group use... an easy way to communicate and work together online? With Google Apps Standard Edition, you can, and even create web pages to show the world ... (more) Google Apps

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Google Apps Premier Demo Account
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