Hi,
I have no idea why goog411 is going away, but I received an e-mail today 
that mentioned that an alternative might be bing411.  Free411 is still 
around, too.

HTH.
Tom


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Deborah Kendrick" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 9:23 AM
Subject: [VICUG-L] Anyone know why the demise of GOOG 411?


> Greetings,
> For four or five years now, I've used GOOG-411 (800-4774-411) for all my
> directory assistance needs.  It's automated uses excellent voice 
> recognition
> software, is almost always quick and accurate, and free.
> The last few times I've called in, I've been greeted with the announcement
> that the service is going away November 11.  Just wondered if anyone here
> knew why, or of an even sort of remotely equivalent service to replace it.
> Thanks,
> Deborah
>
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