Google's goo.gl URL Shortener Shutdown and the Fight Against Link Rot
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Summary
The article discusses the shutdown of Google's URL shortening service, goo.gl, reflecting on its impact and the broader issue of link rot. It references historical context, including Google's launch of the service in 2009 and its eventual discontinuation, alongside a literary quote to emphasize the theme of decay and obsolescence.
Key quotes
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