Google Groups is a service that supports online discussion groups. It was originally called Deja News and started in 1995 as an archive of Usenet discussion groups. In 2001, Google acquired Deja News and transitioned it to Google Groups. Google Groups allows users to search and participate in discussion groups on various topics. It provides a free platform for online discussions through a web interface or email. While there is no mobile app, users can access Google Groups discussions online or through email.

1. Google Groups
What is Google Groups?
Google Groups is a service from Google Inc. that supports
discussion groups, including many Usenet newsgroups, based on
common interests. The service was started in 1995 as Deja
News, and was transitioned to Google Groups after a February
2001 buyout.

2. History
● Deja News

3. The Deja News Research Service was an archive
of messages posted to Usenet discussion groups,
started in March 1995 by Steve Madere in Austin,
Texas.
● Deja News offered a novel combination of features.
It was available to the general public, provided a simple
World Wide Web user interface, allowed searches
across all archived newsgroups, returned immediate
results, and retained messages indefinitely.

4. ● Change of direction
The service was eventually expanded beyond search. My
Deja News offered the ability to read Usenet in the traditional
chronological, per-group manner, and to post new messages to
the network.
Deja Communities were private Internet forums offered
primarily to businesses. In 1999 the site (now known as
Deja.com) . By late 2000 the company, in financial distress, sold
the shopping service to eBay, who incorporated the technology
into their half.com service.

6. ● Google Groups
By 2001 the search service was shut down. In
February 2001, Google acquired Deja News, and
transitioned its assets to groups.google.com. Users were
then able to access these Usenet newsgroups through
the new Google Groups interface.
Shortly after, Google released a new version, which
allowed users to create their own (non-Usenet) groups.

7. ● In February 2006, Google modified the interface of
Google Groups, adding profiles and post ratings.
● In October 2010, Google announced it would be
dropping support for welcome messages, pages, and
files effective January 2011.
● In December 2010, Google rolled out a New UI
Preview with more Gmail/Reader-Like functionality.
● In March 2012,Google Completed the UI Designing
process and added the functionality of adding members
directly to the group without any invitation.

8. When you‘ll find Google groups useful
● Membership is free of charge and many
groups are anonymous.
● Users can find discussion groups related to
their interests and participate in threaded
conversations, either through a web interface or
by e-mail. They can also start new groups.
● Users can also set up mailing list archives for
e-mail lists that are hosted elsewhere.

9. Google Groups Phone App
● There is no mobile app of google groups yet.
● You can visit this link to see which apps of google tools
are available for mobiles
http://support.google.com/mobile/?hl=es

10. Limitations
● Criticism:
Slashdot and Wired contributors have
criticized Google for its inattention to a search
engine for Google Groups, leaving many older
postings virtually inaccessible.

11. ● Blocking
Google Groups has been blocked in
Turkey since April 10, 2008 by the order of
a court in Turkey. According to The
Guardian, the court banned Google
Groups following a libel complaint by
Adnan Oktar against the service.
Google Groups was the first of several
websites to be blocked by the Turkish
Government in rapid succession solely for
including material which allegedly offended
Islam

12. Data safety
● The moment you delete an object, the process of
removing it from google groups servers is initiated.
● Removing residual data from backups, etc. happens
asynchronously, and may take a while longer.

13. Why is it interesting for erasmus students?
● It is an useful communication environment
where you can share opinions and doubts about
the city, university, parties, trips, dormitory, etc.

14. Why is it interesting for University?
● Teachers and students can communicate in a
way such as what is for homework.
● Also teachers can create groups where students
can communicate about a topic unique to that group.
● Teachers and other students can also send direct
messages.

15. Links
● Link to my Wiki Page: http://digiport.vsb.cz/index.php/CSinVE_WADI_Rasha_Google_Groups
● http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29n6xm1dLiI
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