Google has sent out emails today letting users of the defunct Google Video service that their videos will soon be gone as the company finally completely shuts down the hosting service.
The search giant asks everyone to move their content over to YouTube, which is also owned by Google.
If you do have content, you may want to go get it quickly as the service shuts down on May 13th.
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Is it a coincidence that Google buys Youtube right around the same time that they tried to bring Google Video to light?? I think not.
They wanted a video service and bought Youtube with the whole-hearted intentions of making THAT Google Video but it didn't take. When 1 idea didn't work..............then just buy out the impeding factor. PEOPLE - THIS IS HOW MEDIOCRITY BECOMES A STANDARD AS A DIRECT RESULT IN THE ELIMINATION OF COMPETITION, WHICH IN TURN CREATES A SYSTEM OF 'UNCHECKS AND IMBALANCES' American business at its finest. F that!
Originally posted by lissenup3: Is it a coincidence that Google buys Youtube right around the same time that they tried to bring Google Video to light?? I think not.
They wanted a video service and bought Youtube with the whole-hearted intentions of making THAT Google Video but it didn't take. When 1 idea didn't work..............then just buy out the impeding factor. PEOPLE - THIS IS HOW MEDIOCRITY BECOMES A STANDARD AS A DIRECT RESULT IN THE ELIMINATION OF COMPETITION, WHICH IN TURN CREATES A SYSTEM OF 'UNCHECKS AND IMBALANCES' American business at its finest. F that!
Eh, its true but thats just how it works in the real world!! Thus Google remain internet gurus!!
I will miss Google video though. So many interesting documentaries over the year that I could never find anywhere else like Ghost on the London Underground, and Russell Peters' shows! Definately something I will miss!!!
