Google launches FREE 411 service to corner 4 billion dollar market


	Google launches FREE 411 service to corner 4 billion dollar market

lordthor

4-6-2007 8:49 PM

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lordthor says:

Also, there's 1-800-FREE-411, but you have to listen to ads. And it's not google-licious.
all hail Google, our beautiful and glorious leader.

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5-27-2007 11:27 AM

redhead328

Sounds good to me! When I'm at home or in the office I usually look numbers up on the net, but this is great thing to know if you are on the road somewhere.

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