Press release: “Google Inc. today launched the next generation Google Groups… Google Groups can be found by clicking on the ‘Groups’ link on the Google home page or visiting http://groups-beta.google.com. 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.”