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From its origin as just another search engine running a distant second to Yahoo, Google has evolved into one of the largest, most powerful computing and technology companies on the planet. But it’s still just a company that offers web search and sells online ads, right? Wrong.
Google is about much more than search these days, but it’s a safe bet that the majority of the web surfing and computing public have no idea how many pies the company has its fingers in.
Its free web email client, Gmail, was the first true contender to pose a threat to Yahoo Mail or Hotmail. Gmail does away with the traditional folder storage structure in favor of virtual “labels” that can be applied to messages meeting defined criteria, making it easy to filter and sort through mail. The interface is slick and streamlined without a myriad of confusing options. Read the rest of this entry »